My husband and I both work full time at the University. We have a 12 year old daughter. We have been members of the CFK for 3 years now.

The main reason I love the CFK is the convenience of the program. It allows my family to enjoy fresh produce in good recipes regularly. Working full time with a busy pre-teen does not allow me the time to go out to the farm for fresh produce or the time to cook it all. The location of pick up on Geddes works well because it is a quick trip from work on my way home. Even though we travelled some in the summer, CFK was accommodating to allow pick up at a different time in the week. Although, in one case, a friend did pick up and got to enjoy the bounty.

We usually end up eating some of the food on Friday night after pick up. I usually pack lunch for work and the community farm food is the main staple in my lunches. My colleagues are always interested in what I am bringing in my lunch. I found that a full share was too much food for my family. The half share seems to work well with our diet and meal planning. There are many interesting and tasty recipes. Through CFK, my daughter has gotten used to trying new foods and recipes. This is the first year Ellie has started to eat salads. Therefore, the salad greens were used up quickly. I particularly like having pesto throughout the winter months. The zucchini fritters are a treat. I love anything with beets. The beet and carrot burgers are a favorite. I have learned to eat kale in many different ways. The soups are hearty and sustaining. This past summer, I enjoyed the theme weeks featuring recipes from other cultures.

I look forward to getting the weekly blogs from CFK. It usually heightens the anticipation of pick-up. Plus the stories and pictures in the blog are fun and it allows me to share in the experience vicariously. Mary and her staff are delightful. They always take time out of their duties to welcome me and answer any questions I might have about the product. They certainly seem to enjoy their work.