oh, this isn't a joke?

Signed up for my CSA last week. We're starting with a standard subscription since it's our first time, but I suspect next year we'll upgrade to a larger one.

I stir pumpkin (or sweet potato, butternut squash, etc) puree into my oatmeal or yogurt. This sauce made with butternut squash looks good (although I've never tried it) and I think you...

Your description makes these sound amazing. Now I'm hungry :)

@JamesG and CambriaNYAT - was there a comment that was deleted? nothing here seems inappropriate to me, just folks expressing their opinions. I'm surprised to continue reading comments indicating t...

@andrennabird - i use dried chickpeas (found with dried beans at the store) and soak them overnight or during work, depending on when i'm making the hummus (or other chickpea dish). rinse and re-fi...

Please don't use canned chickpeas if you can make the time. Cooking your own chickpeas make a world of difference. Most weekends I make a big batch to last me through the week...more economical and...

@heatherk - Thanks, I'm definitely going to try your method...I'm a horrible flipper!

My pantry is very small out of necessity (small kitchen = small pantry) and I desperately need to incorporate these suggestions. Thanks for the inspiration!

I second reggiesoang suggestion...for example just one strip of bacon chopped and fried in the pot to build the base of a soup is also you need to give it some extra depth. Also, in ad...

buttered toast for me too! sometimes i have it for "dessert"

I think you've done a great job with the space. My refrigerator door aaaalmost opens all the way but hits my island before it gets there, but you gotta do what you gotta do to get some space to chop!

loads and loads of hummus. @lasiciliana - why would you omit the tahini! and chickpeas that didn't make it to hummus get roasted with olive oil and cumin.

@jamina1 I'm not sure I understand your comment that every little bit helps. Every little bit of what? I'm with Palmetto that I don't associate food with guilt, and am all the healthier for it.

i would rather have the real deal as a rare treat rather than maker a lower (although not low) fat version.

haha somehow i'm even more obsessed with cooking than usual. i still like these suggestions, though.

this is how i do it but i never use canola oil, so it's either olive oil or butter for me.

never thought about it but this sounds waaay better than my recipe box. seriously, i'm making one of these this weekend. thanks!

i don't care for the backsplash but i think the art's attempts to "obscure" it are actually making the space look busier than it needs to be.

haha actually this is pretty cute. i love beets even though my kitchen looks ridiculous every time i prepare them - anyone have any tips on how reduce the stainage?