I live in San Francisco, and my husband and I get a Terra Firma Farm CSA veggie box once a week. It has forced me to be mindful about what I cook, and to explore new recipes -- what do you do with persimmons? However, I find that most weeks I have some piece of greenery left wilting in the crisper, some piece of fruit molding in the fruit bowl. This blog signals a new commitment to using up all of the veggies. I will share recipes and ideas, and hope that you will share yours as well.

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Monday, December 26: Returning to Simple

After the past few nights of all out feasts, it felt right to return to eating soup and salad. This soup, however, is not for those watching their weight...which might be why it's so delicious.

Potato Leek Soup:
 This photo doesn't do this soup justice. It has subtle and delicious flavors, and makes you think that maybe months and months of leeks might not be so bad. The recipe is from the Horn of the Moon Cookbook, by Ginny Callan. I was able to find this similar version online, but I highly recommend that you get a copy of the Horn of the Moon. It is a classic.

Spinach Salad with Roasted Red Peppers, Mozzarella, and Artichoke Hearts
 We are so lucky to have leftover antipasto ingredients. Mozzarella is so good! Harry made up this little salad with dijon-balsamic vinaigrette.

What's left:
- 2 sweet potatoes
- 3 or so parsnips
- 2 heads broccoli
- bunch carrots
- 1/4 bag baby spinach
- bunch Dino kale
- 3 lemons
- 1 Granny Smith (I ate one as a snack)

Leftover from the last 2 weeks:
- 12 mandarins
- 1/4 bag arugula
- head of cabbage
- garlic

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