Cabrini Care for Creation

I am practically vegetarian and don't each much meat---occasionally I have chicken. So, I do not want to hide vegetables. Often veggies are the major ingredient. I tried a recipe for caramelized carrots and onions yesterday and it was delicious. So, I would let vegetables shine in a dish. They actually add a lot of color.

I read provided info and watched the video on cooking from root to leaf. In m y CSA, I got a bunch of carrots last week and this week as well. Last week, I didn't use the carrot top leaves and just put them in my compost. However, after getting info about using other parts, I looked up recipes and decided to saute the carrot tops with garlic...

Dawn, welcome to the Care for Creation team!  Glad you signed up.

I got together with two friends Sunday night.  We had dinner while we watched a movie, and we collected all the  compostable items -- mainly banana and orange peels and paper napkins -- and put them in a compost bag.  I took it home to fill it it up with more compostable items the next day.

I initiated joining a CSA this year and I have been working to use all my produce each week.  The CSA farmer's wife posts lots of interesting recipes to try. Plus, I look for recipes on my own. I love to try new recipes. I have tried a cold cucumber soup and yesterday I made a savory zucchini bread. I occasionally don't get to some foods and...

Peter Koenig, thanks for joining Team Cabrini!  Suzanne Reedy, thanks for setting up team page.  We're off to a good start earning points and taking action.  -- Mike Gude