The "Small" Bin
Recently we attended the Everything Green Oregon event at the Oregon Convention Center. There were a wide variety of businesses and organizations there promoting their business or cause. Some of the more interesting booths included water filtration products, electric car exhibit, and solar energy companies.
Being foodies we were most interested in the CSAs (community supported agriculture) and organic food. As Marcel talked about in the last post, we’ve already signed up for one local CSA that will last us throughout the summer. At the convention we found another option that compliments that seasonal CSA. Organics To You was offering a 50% discount to try their service of a home delivered box of fruits and veggies. The delivery is free and the box is normally $33, but at the show we signed up for the first time special for $16.50. What a bargain! We did pay full price ($4.25) for the eggs (farm fresh from Banks, OR) which were not included.
The best thing about this service is that it is year round and you can sign up for a delivery whenever you want, rather than paying for a whole season up front and getting it every week. During the winter months there isn’t as much available locally so only about half of the items are local but it’s still all organic. We thought we would try it for a one-time delivery, and then if we like it maybe get this box once a month or so in the winter when the regular CSA’s are not available.
Wednesday night a typical crazy Portlander who looked like Hyde from That 70’s Show (but with even bigger hair) showed up on our doorstep with the box of goodies. As you can see from the picture above, it is a very good variety of fruits and veggies along with our farm fresh eggs. Last night I made some potato leek soup. Yummy…this has motivated us to eat more fruits and vegetables. Between the CSA, Organics To You, and our own garden goodies, I’m looking forward to good wholesome eating all year long 
