I'm home sick today, and the doorbell just rang. It was the mailman, with a box that was too big for the mailbox.
Within?
Meyer lemons, persimmons and baby artichokes - mailed from California by a friend, out of the blue, unexpectedly. I am delighted and flabbergasted and excited.
Thank you, Alisha!
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OK, what are Meyer lemons? And what is a CSA? A co-op, I'm guessing. Are you a loca-vore?
I love persimmons.
Type (little) a, and any one else:
Check here for my description of the CSA - yes, it's a little like a co-op.
I'm not a strict locavore, but more and more I've been trying to pay attention to where stuff comes from.
And meyer lemons? A thin skinned perfumy lemon that doesn't travel well, so doesn't make it to the East Coast often.
very nice and I dream of joining a local CSA - but settle for getting my own at the local farmer's market.
I was recently given a persimmon, but was completely stymied when it came to easting it. I thought they pealed and ate like oranges? Not so, apparently.
Isn't that the best feeling?
Yay.
I am soo pleased. They are the first lemons I've seen this season, and I instantly texted Melissa for your address.
For the record, that entire gorgeous crop of produce cost me a whole FOUR dollars.
We may pay ridiculous rent in San Francisco, but the produce is practically free.....
And I just dragged home a box of persimmons from a co-worker, who has an orchard of fruit trees.
If you know anyone that wants any, I'm happy to ship them.....
what a terrific surprise.
so much good eatin' at your house!
I hope all the beautiful food gets you feeling better quickly!
Oh, the artichokes! I'm drooling!
Can Alisha be my friend too those look heavenly. I've always wanted to try a good persimmon, I've only had one once and it wasn't pleasant and I'm told that I need to try a good one.
oh lucky!!! this is a gorgeous array. and how nice that you got it when you're at home sick. hope you feel better soon.
Oh, wow. What a gift. I loooove artichokes. And the whole array looks so pretty.
Yum.
So that locavore thing - is this a California invention intended to bedevil us northerners? I considered trying it for "Eat Local" month last year, but it was MAY. By May all we would have would be old turnips and potatoes.
Although yes, I think the localvore is a challenge for anyone outside Northern California, it's still a change in mind set for me as well.
My goal is to only buy produce at the farmer's market, or at least to only buy seasonal produce if I'm in a pinch.
For example- I may *want* asparagus from Mexico in September, but I'll only buy it when it's in season, February through April.
It's an effort to make a smaller footprint and reduce wasted energy and packaging.
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