Week 31

I have been home alone for a week, waiting for Darien to finish escorting Jody to Minnesota. I have had to fend for myself all week, which I am accustomed to doing, but this week has been particularly challenging. Since we participate in a CSA, every week we automatically get one or two bags of vegetables. What we are given, and how much there is, depends on what is in season and how the weather conditions have affected the crops. This week we received small potatoes, large and cherry tomatoes, several variety of melon, and green beans.

Generally, a week's take will support a small family. Darien and I don't usually have a problem, since we eat so many vegetables anyway. But without her to carry her share of the load, I have been sorely challenged to consume everything on my own. I'm doing mostly alright, with veggie-laded lunches and dinners.

The tomatoes are the worst, however. Not only have I had to contend with ten or so good sized toms and a bag of cherry tomatoes, but I came home from vacation to find our own tomato plants are starting to produce. Basically, I've been eating two tomatoes a day, not counting all the cherry tomatoes I'm consuming from both the CSA and our own garden. If I were more domestic, I would be freezing and canning, but I'm finding it easier to more or less consider them as apples or other fruits. So far, none have spoiled, and I only have to get through another 15 hours or so before Darien arrives home to back me up.

The kitchen counter is remaining amazingly clean -- maybe even looking a little better. Good job, Darien. Going for three weeks with a clean counter must be some sort of record. You are doing an excellent job of keeping your New Year's resolution.

You'll have to excuse me, now. I think I'll go eat a tomato for dessert.