Every year in January-February I tell myself I'm going to join a CSA, then I look at websites, dither around, and the idea dies. This year I finally followed through and am so happy I did. One factor to consider is pickup day and location and this one is perfect for me. It's every Thursday afternoon at the new Farm Fresh RI building on Sims Street in Providence. It's right around the corner from my office so I can stop on my way home.
It's only been two weeks and I'm already thrilled. Such variety and quality!! Lots of green this early in the season. So far I've had rainbow chard, curly kale, garlic scapes, scallions, frisee lettuce, radishes, tiny salad turnips, sugar snap peas, fennel with a giant top of fronds. They give you an email heads up about some of the products a few days in advance with suggestions for using what might be unfamiliar produce. Can't wait for week 3! read more