Produce box Wednesday

It's Wednesday!  And at our house, that means time for our weekly Produce Box delivery.One of the great things about living in Raleigh is that we can live in a downtown/city environment with great access to North Carolina farmers.  The Raleigh farmers market is one of my favorite Sunday activities- the smells, the colors, the people- it just makes me so happy to be a North Carolinian.

Sometimes, making the Sunday trip is a bit difficult, which is what makes the weekly Produce Box delivery so amazing.  Every Wednesday is like Christmas morning.  We leave an empty cooler with ice packs on our porch and come home to a box full of local goodness.  Sometimes we log on and select what we want that week, and other times we just enjoy the seasonal veggie surprise.  It also teaches us to break out of the box and try new recipes with produce we've never used or cooked with.  

Even if you don't live in Raleigh, there are community programs around the US committed to delivering local produce to homes.  Not only are we supporting our farmers and small businesses, but it simply tastes better.  You can taste the freshness in every box and feel like you are a part of the area in which you live and work.

The Produce Box is a weekly inspiration for me to cook and explore flavors.  Check out our local box at www.producebox.com

(And no, I did not get paid to write this entry...I just really love this Wednesday surprise)