csa week 11

1. the bounty

• 1 bunch broccoli rabe
• 1/3 lb mesclun
• 1 bunch collards
• 2 heads broccoli
• 1/2 lb bok choi
• 1 bulb garlic
• 4 lbs potatoes
• 2 lbs sweet potatoes
• 10 apples (2 kinds; 5 of each)
  

2. cost analysis (comparison costs courtesy of freshdirect except where otherwise indicated):

veggies:

• 1 bunch broccoli rabe: $3 (organic not available)
• 1/3 lb mesclun: $4 (organic)
• 1 bunch collards: $3 (organic)
• 2 heads broccoli: $8 (organic)
• 1/2 lb bok choi: $1 (organic)
• 1 bulb garlic: $.80 (organic)
• 4 lbs potato: $8 (organic)
• 2 lbs sweet potato: $4 (organic)

= $31.80
actual csa cost per week = $22

fruit:

• 10 apples: $10 (organic)

=$10
actual csa cost per week = $11.67

okay, seriously, i'm going to need some potato help, everyone. too much starch. and collards...