2nd Installment

Wow! Our second shipment of organic fruit and vegetables was that and so much more. Literally. Big props to Farm Fresh 2 You for sending some extra greens in the box this time. (Their customer service department has really proven to be an added bonus to our commitment to a healthier lifestyle.)

It's Official

We loved it so much the first time we had to do Wednesday Night Stir Fry again. Only this time we invited over our friend, Erich. He was tired of hearing us talk about the goods and wanted to taste for himself. It didn't take long to realize delivery day is rapidly manifesting itself as an uber-healthy day.

Once again the broccoli and the cauliflower were exceptional. But this time, the carrots proved by meal's end to be the most talked about ingredient at the table. That is until desert.

Mrs. Pip Knocks it Out of The Park

Now, one thing you should know about us Pippins is that it took a lot of ancestral motion for the two of us to meet at 7th and Townsend way back in 1999. Carolyn's grandmother Elena has the gift of preparing and patience to cook delicacies exactly as they are made in their native Romania. The fermented cabbage and grape leave wrapped treats are something I have grown to look (immensely) forward to when we get the chance to spend Holiday time down in Southern California; so different than anything I tasted growing up. But little did I know that one desert bound us both: The Baked Apple.

















Carolyn's Recipe: (per apple)


1 Braeburn Apple
2 Tbsp. Brown Sugar
2 tsp. Cinnamon
1 scoop of butter


The haul:

3 Bunches Romaine Lettuce (FF2U)
2 Bunches Red Leaf Lettuce (FF2U)
2 Cucumbers (Mexico)
2 Hass Avocados (Valley Center)
2 Rainbow Carrots (Watsonville)
1 lb Tomato Medley (Mexico)
2 Bunches Broccoli (Watsonville)
1 Bunch Cauliflower (Watsonville)
1 Ruby Grapefruit (San Diego)
4 Braeburn Apples (Washington)
2 Pink Lady Apples (Washington)
2 Green D'Anjou Pears (Washington)
4 Kent Mangoes (Mexico)

Bonus Round

Friday nights are meant for good times, but usually we are tired from our respective work weeks. But this Friday, our friend Bill invited us over for dinner at his new place. I didn't even let him ask us what to bring. "Salad is covered." It was great to discover that he was a step ahead of us with the hormone-free chicken and a refrigerator full of organic vegetables. Needless to say, it is a wonderful thing to share the journey.






















Just an average night at the Pippins: Pork Chops topped with Pink Lady Apples; sweet potatoes in a honey glaze; and romaine lettuce w/ cherry tomatoes + cucumbers.

Mission Organic Has Officially Begun

While most of the nation's eyes were on Punxsutawney Phil today, the Pippins were looking a little farther than 6 weeks into the future. Lots farther. More than just another unofficial national holiday, Groundhog's Day 2010 marks the beginning of our personal battle against corporate agriculture. Mission Organic has officially begun.

Drawing A Line In The Sand

The seeds of our edible revolution were planted months - if not years - ago. Pesticide-laden produce, hormone-infested livestock and the latest offense to natural selection, genetically-engineered foods, have simply pushed us over the edge. We officially declare war on the evil food producers that are reducing our quality of life, and causing injury/illness to decent, hard-working women, children and men.



We decided to take the advice of a friend and get an organic fruit and vegetgable box delivered to us. After doing some research online, we decided to go with Farm Fresh to You . Okay, the $5 off promo code didn't hurt either.

This is what we got in our first installment:

4 cnt Fuji Apple (Washington)
4 cnt Navel Orange (Orange Cove)
2 cnt Kent Mango (Mexico)
2 cnt Hass Avocado (Mexico)
2 lb Minneola Tangelo Orange (Corona College)
2 lb Bunched Broccoli (Watsonville)
2 pnt Mixed Medley Tomato, cherry (Mexico)
1 lb Fresh Kiwi (Capay)
1 cnt Fresh Cauliflower (Watsonville)
1 cnt Green Leaf Lettuce (Watsonville)
1 lb Regular Cucumber (Mexico)
1 bu Baby Carrot (Watsonville)
1 bu Red Radish (Watsonville)

Total cost: $39.00 ($44- $5 PROMO code)

Already enjoying the Fruit and Vegetables of Our Labor

We celebrated the harvest by making a fabulous broccoli, cauliflower and carrot (w/ chicken) stir fry.
















And Mrs. Pip is loving the fruit that she gets to take to work. She already packed away a mango, a kiwi and an apple.





So far. So good. I just can't wait to see what's on the menu tomorrow!

Watch this video, too. Michael Pollan, a UC Berkeley professor breaks it down like only a Golden Bear can. Go Bears!!)

http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/mon-january-4-2010/michael-pollan