City Commons CSA

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

Kale and Swiss Chard Soup with Navy Beans

From normanyoung.com via CSA member Wendy Williams.  Thanks Wendy, seems perfect for a rainy day INGREDIENTS: 1 can Navy beans ¼ cup Olive oil 1 Litre carton of Vegetable Broth … Continue reading

July 23, 2013 · 1 Comment

A Recipe To Remember

Unless you have a peanut allergy, here’s a simple, versatile  recipe to memorize! It’s a basic thai-inspired peanut sauce that makes a fantastic dip, or sauce to pour over wilted … Continue reading

July 22, 2013 · Leave a comment

Week 6 Box Contents

I know the weather has been hot and humid and all of us are ready for it to stop, but I gotta be honest with you, the plants have been … Continue reading

July 19, 2013 · Leave a comment

Week 17: November 3

It’s hard to believe that November is already here. We’re trying to put our farms to rest for the winter as quickly as we can and still stay warm. Despite … Continue reading

November 3, 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

Week 8: September 1

The tomato avalanche continues (see Attack of the Killer Tomatoes for photos of the fallout).  As farmers we’re always learning and tweaking our plans.  One of the limits of the … Continue reading

September 1, 2012 · Leave a comment