We joined Windy Meadow Farms last year after a friend told us about the program. After a great first year experience, we are eagerly anticipating the 2008 season. This program saved us so much money and so many trips to the grocery store. Normally, we buy vegetables at the big name stores and many of them end up going bad before the week is over. Using this CSA really changed our habits for the better. The produce was so fresh and delicious that we wanted to eat it all up right away. All summer long we looked forward to getting our freshly picked veggies and fruit each Friday. We really enjoyed finding new recipes and new ways to cook. For the first time we were able to get our kids to try new foods (and they liked most them and asked for more!) We also froze certain things (strawberries, beans, tomato sauce and squash) and were able to extend the season through most of the winter.
There is just something about eating this way that really works for us - great taste, huge value and a wonderful experience for our family. Enjoying all of the benefits of eating close to the earth and low on the food chain without having to actually do the farm labor. A win-win for our family. We thank our friend for telling us about Windy Meadow every time we see her!