....in the history of our 1 year, 10 month and 1 day marriage, WE ORDERED TAKE OUT PIZZA! I know, it's a little crazy that we've never done this before but we honestly haven't. I've made homemade pizza a number of times but we've never ordered out so this is a pretty big milestone for us. :o) I had an awful, very sad day at work (sometimes I just hate working with sick babies), plus I think I'm coming down with a cold so pizza and a movie seemed like a great mindless activity.
On a more healthful note, for Christmas, my parents gave me a gift certificate for organic produce delivery from a local farm here on the eastside. Every other week, I receive an e-mail letting me know the contents of that week's box. I think I am going to love the challenge of using up all of the produce AND trying whatever new items may be included in the box.
This week I received:
Purple Top Turnips
Hass Avocados
Garnet Yams
Broccoli
Cucumbers
Green Leaf Lettuce
Roma Tomatoes
Red Onions
Eggplant
Cameo Apples
Bosc Pears
Orlando Tangerines
Navel Oranges
I have some yummy recipes picked out for using the produce and can't wait to see how they turn out. I was a little nervous about the turnips and I think rightly so. I found a recipe for roasted turnips, sweet potatoes and apples that had been rated 5 star by other cooks but I disagree! Yuck! Neither Graham or I enjoyed it very much. If anyone has a better recipe, I'd love to try it as I'm sure this won't be the last time turnips appear in my box....
Guess it was just the thing to do last night... I ordered pizza for Pete and I and we watched father of the bride and grubbed. :)
ReplyDeleteas for the produce, what company is it through? Is it Spud (used to be pioneer organics)? I used to get that and it was great - you can go online and pick things you don't ever want to get so you don't waste the nasty things. ;)
I buy little Hass avos from a produce outlet just down the road from Azusa. 5 for $1. Also, the Roma tomatoes are 3 lbs for $1. I'm probably going to die from non-organically grown food, but its cheap and tastes good.
ReplyDeleteI am getting the produce through Full Circle Farms--I did also look at Spud but kind of wanted to be challenged to try and cook new things (and I knew I wouldn't pick the oddball stuff if I had the choice). I don't want it to be a waste of money though if I don't like what I get...we'll see.
ReplyDeleteAs for your comment Scotty, I'm not necessarily a huge fan of eating organic foods (although there are a few produce items that it's recommended you buy organic)...Sounds like a great deal with the tomatoes and avocados...avocados are always at least a buck each up here.
I'M SO PROUD OF YOU!!! :) :) What a great milestone for you two! :) Hehehe...just kidding...
ReplyDeleteIt was SO great seeing you on Friday. Can we all 4 get together soon?? We'll chat elsewhere than on your blog. ;)