We picked up our first box of veggies from the Sandhill Organics CSA drop off.
It’s a nice variety. Unfortunately, we won’t have much chance to enjoy it since we’ll be traveling. I tried to barter the bounty for pet sitting, but there was no interest.
To avoid wasting the lot, I hope to do some freezing and prepping so we can store some of the food while we’re away. And, if there’s space, I may just shove a head of lettuce into my luggage.
This week’s box:
- Red Currants [Will need to check with my CSA support group to find out what to do with these.]
- Garlic Scapes [Yay…more pesto]
- Broccoli [Easy to freeze]
- Strawberries [Will probably freeze these too.]
- Swiss Chard
- Spinach
- Lettuce
- Baby Leeks
I think the leeks will keep. But I’m not sure what to do about the Swiss chard, spinach and lettuce.
Virtual Farmgirl 
You can freeze swiss chard and spinach too! Use them just like you would frozen chopped spinach in lasagna, spinach & artichoke dip, etc. http://24boxes.blogspot.com/2007/11/preparing-greens-for-recipes.html
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That's what I ended up doing. I blanched and froze the chard, spinach, scapes and broccoli. I also froze the currants and strawberries on a tray in the deep freeze, then stored them in freezer bags.
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You can freeze swiss chard and spinach too! Use them just like you would frozen chopped spinach in lasagna, spinach & artichoke dip, etc. http://24boxes.blogspot.com/2007/11/preparing-greens-for-recipes.html
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That's what I ended up doing. I blanched and froze the chard, spinach, scapes and broccoli. I also froze the currants and strawberries on a tray in the deep freeze, then stored them in freezer bags.
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