Discover How To Cook In Season
With Your CSA Passport
What is Community Supported Agriculture?
CSA (Community-Supported Agriculture) has been a way for small-to-medium sized farms to get community support for their work by marketing directly to local consumers for decades.
A broader range of manufacturers interested in direct marketing have recently taken up the veggie box subscription concept.
As Covid-19 wreaked havoc on food markets in 2020, a slew of new CSA-style initiatives appeared to meet the growing need for clean, safe, fresh, and equitable food.
CSA Boxes
CSA boxes often feature a variety of vegetables and fruits grown on the farm, as well as agricultural products such as eggs, olive oil, almonds, wheat, honey, or even meat produced by the farm (or its neighbors).
Some farms have formed local cooperatives to provide consumers with more choices.
Alter Your Eating Habits
You might not be aware of how a CSA alters your eating and planning habits if you are a first-time CSA member or are just beginning your CSA journey. While seasonal eating may come naturally to certain farmers market attendees, for many of us, eating seasonally and locally alters how we plan, prepare meals, and even arrange our pantry.
It can be daunting
Although participating in a CSA and supporting local farmers is a lot of fun, it can also be daunting at times to cook with fresh ingredients and have a steady supply of fresh vegetables delivered to your home every week.
We are aware that you actually require a man to explain how they handled the bounty in an effective manner.
To help you prioritize tasks, overcome obstacles, and get rid of surpluses swiftly so you can feel confident during the SA season, this e-book is filled with helpful suggestions, methods, and strategies.
It is our delight and pleasure to assist you in your CSA adventure as farmers, so keep in mind that we are available for you if you face challenges and need further support.
What do you do now?
What do you do now that you've got that box of fresh produce? Learn how to cook quick and healthful meals with the contents of your CSA box. Seasonal cooking from scratch will be covered with recipes, suggestions, and resources.
Here's what you get:
- In simple sessions, students are exposed to fresh vegetables, giving them the confidence to try eating these foods at home.
- Lessons that enhance the understanding of sustainability and the interconnectedness of food while teaching cooking skills and recipes to excite your menus
- Affordable nutritious meals that may be prepared using seasonal produce and basic cupboard staples including pasta, plant-based soups, salads, and supper bowls, and easy desserts will be showcased.
Here's what people say about working with Nadine:
"Nadine teaches cooking with radiance, creativity, and inspiration"
"Chef Nadine empowers parents to cook healthy meals for our families with time for ourselves too."
"Learning to streamline our meals, has never been more family fun."
"Nadine is generous with her knowledge, deep with her food passion, and creative in her teaching."
Nadine Nelson
I'm Chef Nadine, Green Queen of Cuisine, a pro at meal planning who specializes in feeding families with diverse dietary requirements and plant-based cuisine with foods you have in your pantry.
My signature system and batch cooking routine has always transformed my evenings and state of zen —and we can do the same for you. Cooking can be a joy and a meditation, let us show you how!
Chef Nadine
Green Queen of Cuisine
Hello there I'm Chef Nadine, Green Queen of Cuisine, a pro at meal planning who specializes in feeding families with diverse dietary requirements and plant-based cuisine with foods you have in your pantry.
My signature system and batch cooking routine has always transformed my evenings and state of zen —and we can do the same for you. Cooking can be a joy and a meditation, let us show you how!