Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Cashew Cream Raw-cipe - Thanks Erin!

Cashew Cream

1 cup raw unsalted cashews
1/2 cup water
2 T lemon juice
1 tsp agave nectar
1/2 rounded tsp salt

Instructions: Soak cashews in water overnight, drain, add all ingredients to the food processor/blender and process until smooth, scraping down the sides periodically. That's it!

This is delicious in place of sour cream. It's not an "exact" match but it is creamy goodness!

Thanks to my friend, Erin Michaud, for this yummy raw-cipe!

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

CSA share week 6/28 - More Greens My Sweet Pea

This week was the first pick-your-own for our farm share. Three varieties of peas to tickle the senses; sweet peas, field peas, and snow peas. My son and I spent about an hour picking them today. I think he ate more than went in our bag. This was somewhat of a miracle since I don't think he has ever voluntarily eaten a pea in his life. He was really delighted to see how much the plants have grown since we helped to see them in the early spring. He was very enthused to admire his handiwork while munching away. Also in this week's share were the following:
  • 2 Chinese cabbage
  • 4 heads of lettuce
  • 1/2 lb bok choi
  • 3 squash
  • mustard greens
We're enjoying the greens while they are here. The season will be over soon as things will heat up quickly from here.