Week Something - WAY Overdue

Well folks, I apparently went on a 15 year vacation and ignored my blog. I apologize for being so neglectful.

On the upside, I'm back now. I can't tell you how happy I've been with my CSA this year. Fresh, delicious produce each and every week is a wonderful thing. I will say that I haven't used each and every piece as productively as I initially intended. I've had to throw some carrots, squash, peppers and a couple of other things away over the course of the summer. Unfortunately, I really lost my desire to cook for most of the summer. I did use a fair amount of the produce accumulated, but my goal obviously will not be complete: I wanted to use each and every piece of produce and write my experiences on a weekly basis. Fail.

Alas, I just received a cookbook yesterday at my bridal shower, and I've now a new determination to cook delicious foods once again. Along with a cookbook, I received a number of WONDERFUL kitchen tools: NEW POTS AND PANS! YES! A KitchenAid Mixer! Cutting boards, aprons, a salad spinner, mixing bowls, a toaster and a number of other fantastic (and much needed) items. My family, friends and future family are amazing. Thank you thank you thank you!

Tonight for dinner I baked some chicken breasts with green peppers and spices and served them over pasta and alfredo sauce. My favorite meal ever. No, the alfredo was not homemade, but I did at least doctor it to a point of manfriend liking it--he's typically not an alfredo fan (freak!).

I have a number of gourds on my counter begging to be cooked, and a drawer full of potatoes staring at me each and every day... I'll be getting around to a number of new recipes this week and next, and I'll be sure to keep you posted as I go along.

Thanks for reading! Have a delicious eve and a more delicious tomorrow!