One of the most common barriers to health eating that we hear is time. Between family & friends, work & school, hobbies & activities, there just never seems to be enough time, does there? There are two tricks that we always recommend — and use ourselves: 1) A little meal planning & food prep each week, & 2) A repertoire of quick, simple, & adaptable recipes. Click here for Mikaela’s Summer Veggie Noodle Bowl recipe, which serves double duty, playing a part in both of those tricks!

>> Mikaela & Jason have been members of Blooming Glen Farm’s CSA program since its first season in 2006. Farmers Tom Murtha & Tricia Borneman & their dedicated crew grow over 75 different varieties of vegetables, fruits, flowers, & herbs, which are available through the CSA, to restaurants & natural food stores, & at seasonal farmers’ markets.

This versatile summer salad is packed with flavor & nutrition! Roasting the potatoes & chard brings a smokey flavor & unique texture that contrasts perfectly with the raw ingredients. Combine that with all the healthy stuff in potatoes, Swiss chard & lentils, & this little salad makes for a big side or even stands in as a main dish. Click here for more nutrition info & to get Mikaela’s recipe for Roasted Potato & Chard with Lentils.

>> Mikaela & Jason have been members of Blooming Glen Farm’s CSA program since its first season in 2006. Farmers Tom Murtha & Tricia Borneman & their dedicated crew grow over 75 different varieties of vegetables, fruits, flowers, & herbs, which are available through the CSA, to restaurants & natural food stores, & at seasonal farmers’ markets.