City Commons CSA

City Commons is a cooperative of Detroit farms raising food with common resources for common people in Metro Detroit.

2013 Week 8

It’s hard to believe August is already here! The dips in temperature seem to be making the hot weather-loving crops a bit sluggish, but they’re still coming along! This week, … Continue reading

August 3, 2013 · Leave a comment

2013 Week 3

“How do you grow such nice turnips?”  “Holy cow those are huge kohlrabi!” “I wish my salad mix looked that good.”  Our CSA packing days often turn into a mutual … Continue reading

June 29, 2013 · 2 Comments

Napa Cabbage Salad with Peanuts and Cilantro

Although this salad can be made at the last minute, it does well being dressed hours earlier, making it good for picnics and potlucks. The salad: 1/2 cup raw peanuts … Continue reading

October 27, 2012 · Leave a comment

Week 11: September 22

Well cooler weather is upon us just in time for the Autumn Equinox on Saturday. For us farmers that means we’re racing against the shorting days to get the rest … Continue reading

September 22, 2012 · Leave a comment

Lentils with Beets and Mint

1 pound (about 6 medium) trimmed golden or red beets 1/2 cup water 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 3/4 cup (6 ounces) dried … Continue reading

September 21, 2012 · Leave a comment

Week 10: September 15

Another soggy harvest but our summer harvest keeps coming as we try to plan out salad greens, storage crops and other goodies for our fall harvest.  Farmers keep busy busy … Continue reading

September 15, 2012 · Leave a comment