Enjoy Seasonal Eating with Brussels Sprouts in Every Season
In a bid to support local farming and enjoy fresh, seasonal produce, one writer embarks on a journey to eat local vegetables year-round. This series kicks off with a focus on Brussels sprouts, a versatile vegetable that thrives in the colder months.
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a partnership model that directly connects farmers with local consumers. By subscribing to a CSA, consumers support a local farm through a season or a set period, receiving shares of the farm’s fresh, in-season produce regularly.
This year, the writer's family has joined a CSA food box from a local farm, and the writer is growing Brussels sprouts in their own winter garden for the first time. The writer's Brussels sprouts plants are flourishing, and they eagerly anticipate the coming colder months to see how they continue to grow.
The writer has harvested some fresh Brussels sprouts from their garden for dinner, and the first post of the series documents this experience. The Brussels sprouts were sliced thinly, not just in half as the recipe states, and any bugs found on them were removed before soaking in salt water.
The writer has tried a Sauteed Brussels Sprouts recipe and found it delicious. In future recipes, the writer plans to experiment with Brussels sprouts and pine nuts, parmesan, or both. The writer is also inviting readers to share their favorite ways to cook Brussels sprouts.
An interesting fact about Brussels sprouts is that they keep growing all winter and actually get better and sweeter after a frost. The writer plans to continue focusing on local vegetables as a mainstay of their diet throughout the fall and winter.
By subscribing to a CSA, consumers not only enjoy fresh, seasonal produce but also foster a closer relationship with local producers, promoting local agriculture and sustainable food systems. The writer is excited to document their experiences with CSA and local vegetables, hoping to inspire others to join them in eating local year-round.
This series will continue to explore various recipes and cooking methods for Brussels sprouts and other local vegetables. Stay tuned for more updates! The writer is sharing this post on various social media platforms, so feel free to join the conversation.
- Incorporating Brussels sprouts grown from their home garden into their meals, the writer aims to further embrace a sustainable lifestyle by promoting healthy cooking and global cuisines.
- To expand their food-and-drink repertoire, the writer invites readers to share their favorite cooking methods for Brussels sprouts, encouraging a global exchange of gardening and cooking ideas.
- By choosing to focus on the versatility of Brussels sprouts, the writer hopes to highlight the benefits of local agriculture and its impact on home-and-garden practices, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable global food-and-drink system.
- As the writer continues to enjoy the sweet Brussels sprouts that grow all winter long, they plan to integrate them into creative and flavorful dishes, exploring the possibilities of healthy-cooking and nourishing their body and soul.
