Tag Archives: CSA

Strawberry Rhubarb Pie with Oat Crumble Topping

Our CSA farm provided us with 12 ounces of rhubarb this week, so I turned it into this wonderful pie. You can serve this pie warm or cold with a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. It was my first time making this type of pie from scratch, and it got rave reviews. Take this basic recipe and make it your own. Ingredients Pie: 1 unbaked 9-inch pie shell. Use your favorite recipe or a prepared refrigerated one from the store. 12 ounces rhubarb stalks 12 ounces frozen strawberries slightly thawed and sliced 1/3 cup water … Continue reading →

Getting Out of Debt: The Zero Based Budget and the CSA

Follow us as we get out of debt and be more purposeful with our money! This week, we are struggling with nailing down the zero-based budget and running into a couple of unexpected snags. Dave Ramsey recommends keeping track of your money with a zero based monthly budget. This means that you track every bit of income and expenses for the month, down to the penny so that there is nothing left over. This doesn’t mean that you spend everything, just that all of your money has a home, whether it is to pay off the electric bill or to … Continue reading →

How Our CSA is Saving Us Money

Each week, we get a bounty of organic produce for only $15. The result is that we are eating healthier meals and saving money at the same time. After a few weeks of participating in the CSA, I’ve learned a few things that can eliminate waste and increase the benefit of the savings that we have been experiencing. Here are my tips. Because the exact type and amount of produce can vary by week, it is important to be flexible and creative with meal planning. As I unpack the week’s supply, I start brainstorming how I will use what we … Continue reading →