Category: CSA

CSA Week 12: Creative Combinations

By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College This week’s CSA box is full of classic summer fruits and vegetables perfect for end of the summer get-togethers. Already started class or work? All of these ingredients would be great additions to the daily lunch bag! What’s in the box: 1 seeded Watermelon, 3 lbs Peaches, 2 […]

CSA Week 11: Simply Peachy

By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Out of all the CSA boxes this summer, I have to say that this week’s is my favorite! Filled with colorful peppers, sweet fruit, and a vegetable I’d never heard of, this CSA box is sure to make your next couple of meals stunning. What’s in the box? […]

CSA Week 10: Easy Side Dishes

By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Already week 10 of the CSA boxes and this week’s box was loaded with fresh vegetables with endless possibilities for recipes! It contained: 1 Melon 1 head of Lettuce 1 bunch of Cilantro 2lbs of Tomatoes 2lbs of Potatoes 1 Eggplant 4 Pickling Cucumbers 1.5lbs Summer Squash 1lb […]

CSA Week 9: Art of Roasting Vegetables

By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Here we are in August, another week come and gone and the school year only weeks away. Although it may seem like summer is nearly over, this week’s CSA box is full of beautiful produce that will keep your meals tasting fresh and summery! What’s in the box? […]

CSA Week 8: Getting In On It

By June Duan, Sargent Student, Sargent College This week’s CSA included eggplants, cherry tomatoes, tomatoes, cucumbers, cubanelle peppers, sweet corn, and basil. Cubanelle peppers: also known as Italian sweets or banana peppers, cubanelle peppers have a sweet flavor and are usually stuffed or used in salads and casseroles. Try slicing them up and putting them […]

CSA Week 7: Fresh Meets Comfort

By June Duan, Sargent Student, Sargent College This week’s CSA box included: Japanese Eggplant, Cherry Tomatoes, Pickling Cucumbers, Summer Squash, Green Peppers, Arugula, Sweet Corn, Beets, Carrots, and Garlic For recipes and ideas see our previous posts here and here. Our own Dietitian Jennifer Culbert has contributed another favorite recipe for eggplants! Skip frying breaded […]

CSA Week 6: Sweet Corn Days of Summer

By June Duan, SAR Student This week’s CSA from Ward’s Berry Farm at the BU Farmer’s Market included: Blueberries, corn, cucumbers, zucchinis, potatoes, beets, carrots, peas, green beans, and garlic Blueberries: are featured in nearly every health mag – with good reason. They’re packed with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals and are also phenomenally low in […]