It’s official: I’ve joined a CSA for the new year. For my yearly fee, I will be a shareholder at Trillium Haven Farms. They’ll use my money to help run the farm, and in return, I’ll receive a portion of the produce they grow. So I’ll be sharing the 2008 harvest with the other members, picking up our portion each week at the farmer’s market downtown. I’m hoping to learn how to incorporate all the produce into our meals. I tend to get in a dinner rut - as I’m sure most families do - but having new foods around is sure to get me trying new recipes.

We’re also planning on building a garden in our backyard this spring. We had to cut down a big shade tree last fall, and this was the best thing we could think of to embrace all the sun we’ll be getting. Cameron would like to grow watermelon and carrots, and Luke is going to plant cucumbers. I’m thinking of peppers, tomatoes, beans and herbs. There’s nothing like planning a garden to help get you through the cold winter months!

Stephanie is a work-at-home mom living in West Michigan with her husband Dan and 2 boys. While she doesn't spend her days hiking the backcountry she has found navigating suburban-life can be just as tiring. Call her a soccer-mom and she'll kick your ass.
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