February 14, 2022
Why do we cook? It’s one of those things we just DO. To eat. To feed. It’s an instinctual process that we are exposed to and part of from day one. Maybe it is something we truly love to do, but why? I’ve never really thought much further into it because one way or another,… Read more »
January 24, 2022
Greens can dominate our winter CSA shares. We also get beets, turnips and radishes with their edible greens attached. If this sea of green is leaving you feeling overwhelmed already, don’t despair!! Cooking greens are used in all types of cuisine and you should have no trouble incorporating them into almost any dish, once you… Read more »
January 10, 2022
Iskashitaa Refugee Network (IRN) is a local organization that integrates United Nation refugees into the Southern Arizona community to assist with the harvest of local produce that would otherwise go to waste. IRN is currently in their busiest time of the year…CITRUS season! Throughout the year we see this abundance all around us; oranges, grapefruits,… Read more »
January 1, 2022
As we all step into 2022 with hopes for eating and living healthy, we want to take a brief moment to reflect on 2021 and all that we were able to do at Tucson CSA with your support. It was another tough year for so many of us, including our producers who continued to deal… Read more »
Starting Tuesday, January 4th, members and supporters of Tucson CSA will have the opportunity to sign up to participate in the University of Arizona Compost Cats Bucket Program. On January 4 & 5 during share pick up, representatives from the Compost Cats program will set up to share information about their program. We are excited… Read more »
December 13, 2021
Since the early days of the Tucson CSA we have received “quelites” in our shares. Also known as Mexican wild greens, quelites are consumed in large quantities in Mexico and many other parts of the world, where they are grown as crops as well as harvested wild. The term quelites comes from the Náhuatl language… Read more »
Our final pop-up market of the season and year is upon us! We would like to thank all the vendors who have graced us with their talents and their generosity. Remember that 10% of all of their sales goes to our CS-Aid Fund! For our final pop-up during CSA share pickup on December 14 &… Read more »
While Tucson CSA takes a break for the last two weeks of 2021, we don’t want to leave you hungry for the superior local produce that you’re used to. Don’t worry, we will be back before you know it. In the meantime here are some ideas for where you will be able find locally grown… Read more »
December 6, 2021
Agave Pantry brings a unique variety of items as our next pop-up vendor on December 7 & 8. The owner of Agave Pantry, Shazieh, uses her culinary and artistic knowledge to create beautiful and thoughtful items. Her well curated gifts will range from Chai Spice Sets, Salt Blends, Sugar & Spice Blend Sets to Pottery… Read more »
Zoe’s Vegan Bakery started in 2019 in Zoe’s home kitchen when she first sold her vegan holiday cookies. Zoe is offering her cookies for preorder this holiday season by the dozen. Simply pre-pay for your order at The CSA Shop during pickup hours this week. Preordered cookies will be ready for pickup December 14 &… Read more »