Great Basin Baskets - summer and fall 2007 contents

Last night we picked up the last fall 2007 Great Basin Basket box. CSA living has given us a rewarding couple of seasons and an interesting experience, starting with our first summer basket on June 7, 2007, and ending (maybe) with the final fall basket on November 13th. For twenty three weeks we've eagerly anticipated visiting with all the wonderful people who make the CSA possible, rummaging through our box of fresh local produce, and reading the weekly installment of Down on the Farm.

Having had zero prior experience eating local Nevada produce I didn't know what to expect the first year out, which made the meal planner in me slightly uncomfortable. So, in preparation for the second year Mark and I kept track of everything that came in each 2007 box. Keep reading if you’re interested in the learning what we found.

Here are the unscientific, yet interesting Fall and Summer Great Basin Basket lists. We tracked the type of produce, the variety if we knew it, and the quantity; we included weight information only if it seemed useful to the home cook.

Now that the two seasons are over all that’s left is to enjoy the remaining fall fruits and veggies, and ponder the possibilities of the first 2008 basket. It’s been a life changing experience on many levels and we can’t wait for more. Happy reading!