Comments for thoughtful consumption

Comment on About me by Will

Will — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 04:07:36 +0000

Hi there Susan! I happened across your site when I was looking for a rough idea of how many apples makes 5 lbs. (Google “5 lbs of apples” and your apples are one of the first results!) I always like to investigate the site where an image I was looking for comes from. Fortuitously, I have a blog very similar to yours. I document what I get in my CSA share in attempts to get other people into the idea of CSA and getting more familiar/appreciative of their food and where it comes from (with lots of props to the farmers! They are rockstars to me!). I also do my best to give general recipe ideas (I’m more of an experimenter than a recipe follower) and make them look good for the camera, which is hopefully another way to get people into it. I haven’t dug way into your blog yet, but I like what I see so far and I’m sure I’ll get some nice ideas out of it. Peace and greetings from up north!

Comment on by Susan

Susan — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:30:39 +0000

No, I haven’t! I’ve always lumped mashed cauliflower with those recipes where people try to “pass something off as…” But clearly you like it for itself, so I’ll give it a try. Thanks!

Comment on by Natalie

Natalie — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 12:11:03 +0000

Susan,

Have you ever tried mashed cauliflower? Steam it and then mash it like potatoes with a bit of cream cheese, butter and/or half and half. Season with salt and pepper. This is my absolute favorite and I will eat it before mashed potatoes any day of the week!

Comment on Catfish, kale, and Sea Island Red Peas by Susan

Susan — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:08:16 +0000

Hi, Nancy,
Scroll down http://ansonmills.com/rice.htm to read about Sea Island Red peas. It says they are a heirloom variety of field pea. I guess since peas have been cultivated in South Carolina for centuries, it makes sense that there are a bunch of varieties. Maybe on the islands, the varieties would have been even more distinct because of the isolation. Just guessing, though!
Susan

Comment on Catfish, kale, and Sea Island Red Peas by nancy

nancy — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 04:13:34 +0000

we were arguing over supper tonight about “cow” vs. “sea island” peas! They look the same to me! I was raised in upstate So. Caro. on cow peas, and you are calling them sea island peas. What’s the difference? It’s hard not to call a pea a “field” pea since 99% of all peas are raised in fields, or have I missed something…? But, we do refer to these tasty (my favs) peas as field peas, also, but, certainly not Sea Island peas. Maybe there is a slight flavor difference if something is raised on or near a marsh that has a higher salinity in the H2O? nancy

Comment on About me by Susan

Susan — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 16:21:28 +0000

Cool! It’s really neat how it just becomes part of your life after a while, huh?

Comment on About me by theteachercooks

theteachercooks — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:30:52 +0000

We use the same CSA. I’ve been a member for 4 years. I love it!

Comment on 8/3 – edamame, apples, lemongrass, and ratatouille by Susan

Susan — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 13:58:38 +0000

Hi, Mary Lou – thanks for reading and your kind comment! I get the dinner for 2 + gourmet + 1/2 doz eggs. Sometimes I order from the online store, too. I try to keep those items separate in the pics.

Comment on 8/3 – edamame, apples, lemongrass, and ratatouille by Mary Lou Ramsey

Mary Lou Ramsey — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 13:37:58 +0000

Hello and thank you for reporting about of all your csa goodies. You take great pictures and have wonderful cooking ideas.
I am thinking of joining Farm Fresh. Are you writing about a standard csa delivery or do you get the extra gourmet deal?

Comment on 6/8 beets and potatoes :) by Susan

Susan — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 16:32:43 +0000

Mmm… fresh bread!

Fennel’s not on my hate list. Maybe some day, but as long as my neighbor enjoys it, I’m okay. It’s fun to give stuff to other people. And fun neighbor reciprocates with cooked and baked treats!