Finally! Fresh Spud Box Again!

Bananas, Fair Trade - 6    Carrots, Baby peeled - 1 lb   Cucumbers - 2       Lettuce, Romaine - 1     Potatoes, Russet - 5 lb bag - 5 lb     Salad Greens, Spring - 5 oz - 1      Spinach - Bunched - 1     Sprouts, Alfalfa - 4 oz clamshell     Squash, Butternut - 1     Tomatoes - Medium slicer - 3

It's been awhile but the box is back on a regular every two week rotation.

The Fall Return Of The Spud Box

Hi Ho Hi Ho  The Spud box returns yo yo. After a long summer of not really cooking as much as I should the Spud Box is back in action at the casa de me.
In the  box  this week:

       Bananas, Fair Trade - 4
      Broccoli - 1
      Celery - 1
      Cucumbers - small - 1
      Lettuce, Green Leaf - 1
      Oranges, Valencia - 4
      Potatoes, Yukon - 2 lb (
      Spinach - Bunched - 1  (
      Sprouts, Alfalfa - 4 oz clamshell - 1      
      Squash, Butternut - 1          
      Tomatoes, Assorted Heirloom - 1 lb

* did you see an anxious little hand trying to get into the box

That was  BbD having a fit to get into the bananas... his favorite.


And my favorite thing in my Spud box this week... these gorgeous heirloom tomatos. Are they not the prettiest things? I love end of the season tomoatos both yummy and pretty. I am looking forward to enjoying this little lovlies soon.

Sad news Spud box  fans. It seems the Dee's mini doughnuts  my litles and I have a crush on are not at Spud anymore. What the heck? So sad. I will miss them and hope that they will magically reappear one day soon.

Spud Box and a mini Big Brother rant....very mini

 

The yummy Spud Box arrived yesterday after a  bit of an absence. Now that we are  back to a "normal" schedule I am going to be resuming weekly deliveries by the end of the month. I kinda miss my weekly produce delivery and I think I am going to start bulking up my orders to include other staples we use around the house... 18 Rabbits bars, dinner options and snacks for the littles. Spud was out of stock on my favorite mini  donut package so I was totally missing those yesterday when I was searching for a small something to nibble on while I was watching a train wreck of a Big Brother episiode  last night .. I am sad Jeff in in the jury house and I  loathe  Natalie... but anyways what was in the box this week? Avocado, Hass (small) - 1 Cucumbers - 2   Leek - 1

Mushrooms, Crimini - 0.33

Peaches - 4

Spinach, Baby - 1 Salad Greens, Spring - 1

Squash, Crookneck - 2

Tomatoes, Roma - 1

Oh and a bonus  ready made salad I won from a Facebook contest with Spud a couple of weeks back! Thanks Spud.

Welcome Back Spud Box!

Tomatoes, Mixed Colour (small) - Heirloom 1 lb
Salad Greens, Spring - 5 oz 1
Peppers, Green - small 2
Tomatoes, Cherry - 1 pint 1
Carrots, Bunched 1
Potatoes, Yukon 2 lb
Lettuce, Red Leaf 1
Broccoli 1
Strawberries 1 lb
Mangos, Tommy Atkins - large 1
Cantaloupe - medium 1
Bananas, Fair Trade 1
Crazy Eights - 8
Granola Bar, Cheeky Cherry Chocolate
Granola Bar, Haute Diggety Date
Granola Bar, Nibble A Sultana

I'm back from a long blogging absence (I was on a little bit of a vacation and then back to reality with the littles) with a colorful Spud Box! I have changed my spud deliveries to every two weeks starting this week. I have not really been cooking this summer or we have been eating out at my moms or out and about .. so I figure I will take a little break on the produce and donut delivery!

I have SO Much to blog about. LMG started preschool 2 weeks ago, our splendid relaxing trip to Monterrey and just life in general. I will try and catch up this weekend. Happy Friday!

Spud Box Delivered

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The box last week. Wad full of yummyness! 18 rabbits granola( my new fav) strawberries, grace baking bread , peaches, tomatos, cucumber, and some how I ended up with two boxes of donuts...It wad a tempting weekend.


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The Veggie Box

New day colorful box. I won a prize on facebook lady week and so spud upgraded my dee's mini donuts. Delightful donuts , I got three donut flavors this week coconut, meyer lemon, and cinammon sprinkles. I also ordred a new 18 rabbits granola bar. Some apple juice, peaches, romaine lettuce spears, tomatos and bananas.

Oops and my grace baking bread.

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Look What I Won!

I am forever on Facebook I am not even sure why I am adding a link to wiki ,I am sure the entire world knows what facebook is by now. I am friends with Spud SF favorite place to get my organic produce .. I blog about it all the time. They had a give away up last week for tee shirt and 18 rabbits granola bars. I answered the questions right and viola in this weeks box I got my cute tee shirt that says Cheeky which in a way sums me up. The tee is a little small but make perfect bed time shirt. I also got a cute sticker with the 18 rabbits logo and two granola bars.

Nibble A Sultana (with organic apricots, sultanas & pumpkin seeds ) 4 points
Haute Diggety Date (Gracious Granola Bar made with ORGANIC dates, golden sultanas & oats) points unknown I did not do that much research before I left the house this AM I was running late.

I was perusing Spud and 18 rabbits website and think the flavors sound divine, the packaging is delicious and the site quite posh. I will be eating these bars sometime soon stay tuned for a fab mama review... But I think they will be making it to the next spud box... especially the cheeky cherry chocolate

BTW ... As I was blogging about this it occurred to me what the heck is a sultana? It's a variety of grape find out more about it here! Exotic and cute, kinda like me. LOl I am really looking forward to trying this bar out now.


how my cute tee and bars arrived in my box this week

Veggie Box

Avocado, Hass - 2 (Stehly Farms Organics, CA)
Bananas - 4 (Organics Unlimited, MEX)
Salad Greens, Spring - 4 oz bag - 1 (Earthbound Farm/Natural Selection Foods, CA)
Spinach, Baby - 5 oz bag - 1 (Earthbound Farm/Natural Selection Foods, CA)
Strawberries - XL berries - 1 lb (CA)
Tomatoes, Purple Cherokee - approx 2 each - 1 lb (Tutti Frutti Farms, CA)
Potato Rosemary - 16oz (Grace Baking)
Organic Crazy Eights - 8 (Dee's Mini Doughnuts

I got a smaller box this week since we will be in and out of the house most of the weekend. I stuck to favorites we always stock, spinach lettuce, the donuts and bread. I am looking forward to making some fresh purple salsa this weekend with my tomatoes I will be sure to blog all about it.

SO Yummy In My Tummy So Yummy So Yummy: Spud Time!

Bananas - 6 (Organics Unlimited, MEX)
Cantaloupe - 1 (CA)
Peaches - 4 (Burkart Farms, CA)
Spinach - Bunched - 1 (Cal-Organic Farms, CA)
Sprouts, Alfalfa - 4 oz - 1 (Banner Mountain Sprouts, CA)
Strawberries - 1 lb - 1 (Driscoll's, CA)
Tomatoes, Purple Cherokee - approx. 3 each - 0.75 lb (Tutti Frutti Farms, CA)
DR4022 Organic Apple Juice - 32 OZ (Santa Cruz)
DR4100 Organic Guava Synergy - 16oz. (Millennium)
BR4060 Organic Crazy Eights - 8 (Dee's Mini Doughnuts)

I also added on some quick kid shopping this week. Since E is home for the summer and has the boys 2 days a week I thought I would try and take the guess work out of lunch for him on Thursday and Friday. I ordered some little essentials from Spud to save him and myself some shopping time. On the littles list

Peanut Butter
Jelly
Milk
Mac and cheese
Bread
Gorilla Munch Cereal

The Box was hefty and exciting to unpack and try some new items and munch on some old favorites. Here are some up close and personal snaps of items I got in my box last week.

Still hands down best apple juice on earth


Purple Cherokee tomatoes, a heirloom variety that in fact I discovered on Spud last summer and have been craving all year long so glad these little gems are back in my life!


Another shot of these yummies... pretty color huh?


I was a little hesitant at first to order milk through delivery but it arrived cold with these ice packs.FANTASTIC!


another shot of my lovely little box


REUSE! Whatever Spud sends to pack items like juice and milk I always return to make sure I recycle. This even included the rubber bands they use to keep the wrap tight. This empty box is stored in the garage ready to go to be put out the night before this weeks box. My delivery day has changed to Thursday starting this week. We are on a new summer schedule.


Hmm interesting drink. keep an eye out for a fab mama review later this week.

Speaking of reviews. I had some time on my hands to try all of this stuff this weekend and Fab mama reviews / little approved may I add are on the way this week. Keep your eyes peeled.

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Veggie Box Time

Yummy Yum Yum The Spud Box arrived yesterday. Filled with some old favorites, a bad habit I can not seem to break ( the donuts ... but they are so cute, and fresh I can not help myself) and my favorite ( although I never seem to order them for some reason) sprouts.

In our box we got:
Bananas
Valencia Oranges
2 cucumbers
sprouts
strawberries
peaches
baby roamine salad bag
Potato rosemary bread
Dee Dee's mini donuts


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This Weeks Spud Box!

This weeks Spud box arrived yesterday. In the box this week.

Artichokes - 2 (Tutti Frutti Farms, CA)
Avocado, Hass - 2 (Stehly Farms Organics, CA)
Bananas - 1/5 - 2 lbs - 4 (Organics Unlimited, MEX)
Broccoli - 1 (Lakeside Organic Gardens, CA) 0%
Carrots, Bunched - 1 0%
Peaches - 4 (Burkart Farms, CA)
Spinach, Baby - 5 oz bag - Foods,
Strawberries - 1 lb - 1
Tomatoes, Roma - 1 lb
Potato Rosemary - 16oz
Organic Apple Juice - 32

I got a few new things peaches and artichokes, Picked up our favorite new juice and the yummy Grace Baking bread. I somehow deleted my donuts this week. HMM, not sure how I did that but I did LmG was looking for them yesterday and was very upset when he realized we were not going to have any this week.

FabMama Review: Niman Ranch Fearless Franks For Kids

Great franks to have around the house. What I liked the most about these franks is they where very crisp when you bit into them . There was a little bounce off of the frank which sometimes you don't find in an ordinary hot dog when you sink your teeth into. Maybe the difference is that they are franks and not ordinary dogs. The flavor was great. I usually do not like hot dogs, but I gave these a try because they are organic. Another great thing about these franks is that they are versatile and a kid pleaser! Woo hoo I am always looking for something that will makes the littles happy and they will want to eat.

I served these a few different ways while I had them int he fridge. Traditional frank style, sliced and grilled over brown rice, and fabu-dog style.

Franks can be a great throw back dinner The Niman Ranch Fearless Franks with Amy's organic baked beans are a great pairing as well.




LMG eating his franks with brown rice.


Another satisfied little chomping on franks and rice.


Gabriel eating his dog big boy style. His first attempt at proper hot dog eating might I add.


Ideas for frank night: buns, mustard, ketchup, baked beans, Cookies and , juice.


A great pairing with franks... think traditional frank and bean dinner. My bean hound of a little David was not a big fan, he rarely turns down beans but it took him a few tries to decide if he liked them. Eventually he warmed up to their sweet tomato taste. I really liked these beans. I liked the flavor and a serving is only 2 points. Pictured is the actual 1/2 cup serving. Great with dinner small and hearty enough to put in your lunch box for a filling lunch.


A rare moment of preschooler sharing. E liked these dogs too and requested I order them again soon.


A frank grown up style... or shall I say Fabu-Dog Style. Toppings were nature value mustard, chopped onions, chopped avocado, and sprinkled fontina cheese. HOLY COW was this frank good! I served it with a side salad and enjoyed my frank feast. Yummy looking, no?


Another snap of this delicious meal.

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Spud Box: Let' s see whats inside!

This weeks Spud Box had the following yummy-ness
Avocado, Hass - 2
Bananas - 1.5-2 lbs - 4
Celery - 1
Cucumbers - 2
Peas, Sugar Snap - 0.5 lb
Peppers, Mixed Sweet - 1 pint - 1
Salad Greens, Spring - 4 oz - 1
Tomatoes, Cherry - 1
Zucchini - 2
Organic Apple Juice - 32 OZ
Organic Crazy Eights - 8


This box was perfect for a long weekend. We got the usual every week needs, avocados, peppers, bananas. The box was also filled up with some not so often purchased veggies, like zucchini and sugar snap peas.

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A Bag full of Yummy From Spud

More to come from from Spud. A meal review from the CV Fab Mama herself! I will be bust in the kitchen this weekend.

My Spud Box

Another week another box many a favorite in this weeks box, plus other delightful things from Spud.

Avocado, Hass - 2
Bananas - 4
Lettuce, Red Leaf - 1
Mangos, Tommy Atkins - 1
Oranges, Valencia - 6
Peppers, Red
Salad Greens, Baby Romaine
Strawberries 1
Tomatoes, Grape Cherry
Potato Rosemary - 16oz (Grace Baking)
Organic Crazy Eights - 8 (Dee's Mini Doughnuts)

Stay tuned for a meal review compliments of my friends at Spud.

Spud Box

Spud Delivery sideways pic or the box that I love to get . Honestly I wait for this box each week and the tasty produce and Dee's mini donuts. Looking forward to a new delivery tomorrow.

LAST weeks box ( I am SOO behind )included bread,spinach,mushrooms, sweet peppers, a mango, asparagus , strawberries tomatoes and the beloved donuts!

Last Weeks Spud Box

Avocado, Hass
Bananas
Broccoli
Cucumbers
Lettuce, Red Leaf
Mangos, Ataulfo
Oranges, Blood
Strawberries
Tomatoes, Cherry
Potato Rosemary - 16oz (Grace Baking)
Organic Crazy Eights - 8 (Dee's Mini Doughnuts)
Dark Chocolate Lavender Bar - 2 OZ (Dagoba)
Dark Chocolate Roseberry Bar - 2 OZ

Was a little late on posting this box last week but here it is

Hooray for the Spud Box!

A snap of my Spud Box on Wednesday. My box was missing the bananas , so made a quick call and they will be issuing a credit. Great customer service. Most companies should take note and learn from Spud!


Avocado, Hass - 1 (Earthbound Farm/Natural Selection Foods, CA)
Bananas - approx 2.5 lbs - 4 (Organics Unlimited, CA)
Kiwis - 1 lb (Earthbound Farm/Natural Selection Foods, CA)
Lettuce, Green Leaf - 1 (Cal-Organic Farms, CA)
Potatoes, Red - New crop - 2 lb (Tomorrow's Organic, CA)
Salad Greens, Spring - 4 oz - 1 (Earthbound Farm/Natural Selection Foods, CA)
Spinach, Baby - 5 oz - 1 (Earthbound Farm/Natural Selection Foods, CA)
Strawberries - 8 oz - 1 (Natural Choice, CA)
Tangelo, Minneola - 2 lb (Sundance Natural Foods Company, CA)
Tomatoes, Roma - 1 lb (MEX)
Zucchini - Fancy size - 4 (MEX)
Potato Rosemary - 16oz (Grace Baking)
Organic Crazy Eights - 8 (Dee's Mini Doughnuts)


I am realizing that I have entirely too much lettuce in my life so will be making some changes to the regular delivery and tweaking it a little. I also got some kiwis and tangelos this week. Thinking that if muddled together that will make fantastic cocktails(need to buy some booze) Smoothies (the littles will like that) marinade for a bbq (E will love that) and maybe even a sweet salsa ( E and I will love that with the cocktails) Hmmm... many possibilities this weekend to create in the kitchen. Stay Tuned!

Spud Time

Could it be I forgot to make a posting about my beloved Spud Box? Say it ain't so? So sorry fans of the box I apologize... but here is what was in my box
Asparagus
Avocado, Hass (small)
Bananas
Cucumbers
Lettuce, Red Leaf
Salad Greens, Spring
Spinach, Baby
Strawberries
Tomatoes, Roma
Zucchini
Dee Crazy Eights
Potato Rosemary

This weeks Spud Box was SWEET!

This weeks Spud Box was SWEET!
What I love about Spud, is that you can also get fabulous organic groceries and treats. I made sime changes to my Spud delivery to add on a fabulous Dagoba chocolate bar (lavender& blueberry flavor blend) and a new item they are carrying Dee's organic mini donuts. Here is what else was in the box:

Asparagus - 1
Avocado, Hass (small) - 1
Bananas - 6
Carrots, Bunched - 1
Cucumbers - 1
Lettuce, Red Leaf - 1
Onions, Red Medium - 2
Onions, Yellow - 2
Oranges, Navel - 4
Peppers, Jalapeno - 0.5
Rosemary - 1
Strawberries - 1
Zucchini - 4
Dee's Mini Donuts - Crazy Eights
Dagoba Chocolate lavendar bar
Grace Baking Rosemary Potato Bread


I'm a sucker for cute packaging!

Keep an eye out for the fabmama review of Dee's mini Donuts!