This weekend I was finally able to order some produce from Holton Farms, a CSA in Vermont. I’ve tried CSAs before, but a) I always forgot to pick it up and b) I was always left with 18 lbs or chard (or tatsoi. or whatever.) that there was absolutely no way I’d be able to eat.
The great thing about Holton is that you can order what you want: they have an online store where you can go to buy your organic, freshly-picked produce. You don’t have to order every week; you can order what you want, when you want. And the best part is, they bring it to a neighborhood near you.
I thought it was all genius and eagerly signed up — but wasn’t around enough this summer to actually eat all the produce the $25 minimum would get me.
Until this week, when I committed to eating all of the yummy produce I got (corn, tomatoes, potatoes, cucumbers, and carrots. All beautiful).
The result of which was the Corn Tomato Basil and Mozarella (CTBM) Salad. Light, crunchy, creamy, yummy. It takes under 10 minutes from start to finish and is certain to satisfy everyone.
CTBM SALAD
(serves 4, as a generous side dish)
2 ears of corn, cut off the cob
about 1.5 cups tomatoes, roughly chopped
1/4 c basil, chopped
1/4 c fresh mozarella
glug of olive oil
salt to taste
Combine everything and stir. Let sit for 2-3 minutes. Eat. Enjoy.
As a side note, I’m very proud to report that my recipe for corn risotto was featured in the Liberty Lake Farmers Market newsletter. I hope everyone enjoys it! I know I have, again and again and again.
