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    • Flatlay photo of the various parts of the basil bunch: stems, leaves, and smaller leaves. The plant has been picked apart for multiple recipes to prep.
      Basil Pesto Recipe With Tips How to Store and Freeze
    • Portrait photo of ripe hachiya persimmons for Persimmon Butter.
      Easy and Freezer Friendly Persimmon Butter
    • Slices of freshly baked loaf of banana bread from the Banana Bread Recipe with Walnuts and Brown Sugar.
      11 Healthy Banana Recipes for Overripe & Ripe Bananas
    • Cover photo with collage of diced pears with cover text reading Spiced Asian Pear Butter Recipe.
      Spiced Asian Pear Butter Recipe
    • Cover photo image that contains a collage of meals with overlay text that reads: "7 Easy Meal Ideas" to make the week before Thanksgiving.
      Easy Meals to Make for the 7 Days Before Thanksgiving
    • Overhead shot of freshly baked lasagna made with the Early Girl Tomato Sauce. Torn fresh basil leaves garnish the top.
      Easy Early Girl Tomato Sauce Recipe for Lasagna
    • Cover text with image of seasonal fall produce feature futsu and butternut squash. Overlay text reads: Local Food Systems: 3 Questions to Consider when joining a farm CSA.
      3 Questions to Consider When Joining a Farm CSA
    • A cover image displaying a slice of brioche toast with fig jam. Cover text reads: 5 Perfect Summer Fruit Recipes for Easy Preserving
      5 Perfect Summer Fruit Recipes for Easy Preserving
    • Cover image featuring fresh zucchini, garlic, and basil. Title text reads: "Zucchini Summer: 5 Irresistible and Easy Savory Zucchini Recipes."
      5 Irresistible and Easy Savory Zucchini Recipes
    • Cover image featuring a batch of homemade cottage cheese with layover text that reads: Kitchen Tips How Long Does Homemade Cottage Cheese Last?
      How Long Does Cottage Cheese Last? 3 Ways to Check
    • A white ceramic bowl holds a plate of sweet potato toasts, sauteed vegetables, and egg white bites.
      Starbucks Baked Egg White Bites Recipe Made In Oven
    • Homemade cottage cheese in a pot with a ladle lifting up a serving.
      Best Homemade Cottage Cheese Recipe
    • A bowl of beans in their bean broth cooked with shallots, garlic, and herbs.
      How to Quick Cook Beans for Fast Brothy Bean Soup
    • Cover image featuring a toddler hand reaching for a farm fresh apple amidst fall fresh produce. Text box reads: What is a CSA? 3 Reasons to Join One.
      How Does Community Supported Agriculture Work?
    • Cover Image of freshly roasted vegetables for Ratatouille with text reading: Freezer Friendly -- How to Freeze Ratatouille Plus 3 Uses
      Can You Freeze Ratatouille? Yes! Here's How + 3 Uses
    • A large mixing bowl contains a mix of rolled oats, steel cut oats and the remaining ingredients for these Easy Maple Vanilla Cinnamon Instant Oat Packets.
      Easy Maple Vanilla Cinnamon Instant Oatmeal Packets Recipe
    • A front facing image contains three small pots of fresh herbs featuring basil, rosemary, and mint for an herb garden that can be grown indoors.
      5 Easy Essential Herbs for Beginners to Grow Indoors
    • A flatlay image of pre-cut homemade sugar cookie dough. Shapes are the letters H and O for "ho, ho, ho."
      How Long Does Homemade Sugar Cookie Dough Last?
    • An overhead shot features dozens of bulbs of beautiful purple garlic.
      The Difference Between Purple Garlic vs White Garlic
    • A flatlay image contains 3 honeynut squash lying on a linen cloth.
      Your Winter Guide to Squash: Honeynut vs Butternut
    • How To: Inspired Hearty Robust Heirloom Tomato Sauce
    • What to Do with Split or Cracked Tomatoes in Your CSA
    • A large plate of gnocchi is made with acorn squash and tossed with basil pesto for an autumnal version of this classic Italian dish.
      How To: 3 Easy Tips to Freeze Homemade Gnocchi Dough
    • Farmers Market overhead shot of a number of autumn and winter squash varieties.
      Five Favorite Squash Substitutes for Delicata Squash
    • A wooden serving board displays a batch of shishito rellenos alongside two different types of salsas.
      How to Know When Shishito Peppers are Ripe for Harvesting
    • A silver spoon holds a teaspoon of homemade granola.
      Homemade Honey Nut Granola Recipe with Steel Cut Oats
    • A flatlay image of Cucumber Salad with Chili Lime Dressing. A generous portion is in laid out in a ceramic bowl.
      Tips for Delicious Salads You’ll Love to Eat
    • Part II: Pantry Staples to Stock Your Kitchen for Cooking at Home
    • A woman's hand holds a jar of freshly made Pickled Red Onions. The hue is pink an peppercorns are seen within the simple brine.
      The Health Benefits of Pickled Onions Plus Recipe
    • A toddler's hand reaches across the table of produce. Cauliflower, carrots, and citrus are visible.
      3 Lessons Learned After 1 Year of CSA Membership
    • A small pantry is stoked with an assortment of grains, pasta, and canned goods.
      Part I: Pantry Staples to Stock Your Kitchen for Cooking at Home
    Photo of blogger and recipe developer, Frances Kellar, chopping vegetables on cutting board. Smiling at camera.

    Hi, I'm Frances! Welcome to Cooking with Our CSA. I'm a self-taught cook, recipe developer, and food blogger. I'm here to help you cook and eat well with the changing seasons all while supporting our local food systems.

    Cooking doesn't need to be complicated; but it does need to be delicious! Let's get cooking!

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    • Photo of finished dish of Thin Pork Cutlets recipe with seasonal summer salad with frisee and tomatoes.
      Shallow Fried Thin Pork Cutlets with Apricot Mostarda
    • Overhead shot of three homestyle vanilla cinnamon buttermilk pancakes topped with syrup and fresh berries.
      Homestyle Vanilla Cinnamon Buttermilk Pancakes
    • A vibrant green soup bowl holds Maple Harissa Roast Carrot soup topped with Crispy Mushrooms and Focaccia Croutons.
      Maple Harissa Roast Carrot Soup Recipe with Crispy Mushrooms
    • A close up shot of the Baked Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese with No Roux. A garnish of fresh basil sits atop the baked pasta.
      Baked Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese with No Roux

    In Season: Summer

    • Close up of Sun Gold Tomato Pasta with fresh basil leaves on a white ceramic shallow bowl.
      20-Minute Sun Gold Tomato Pasta with Zucchini and Shallots
    • Flatlay photo of the finished Heirloom Tomato Galette garnished with fresh torn basil leaves.
      Heirloom Tomato Galette with TomaProvence and Basil
    • Portrait photo of the Pasta with Sauteed Morel Mushrooms and Peas Recipe. A white ceramic pasta bowl holds a generous portion of the pasta and sits atop a French-style linen kitchen towel.
      Pasta with Sauteed Morel Mushrooms and Peas Recipe
    • Overhead photo of the finish Vanilla Bourbon Peach Pie post bake.
      Easy Vanilla Bourbon Baked Peach Crumble Pie Recipe
    See more Summer →

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