Category: Blog
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Farm-Fresh Pizza Night:
Three Seasonal Options Featuring Local CSA Goodness
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Stopping the Plastic Tide:
What Science, Cleanup Innovations, and You Can Do
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Arugula Panzanella with Butternut Squash and Shallot Vinaigrette
December 5, 2025. — Susan Greene I picked up some beautiful vegetables from the farm this week—shallots, garlic, a gorgeous butternut squash—and even grabbed a fresh lemon and local goat cheese. I knew right away they’d come together perfectly with dried cranberries and arugula for a hearty, delicious bread salad that tastes like peak fall…
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Can AI Cool the Climate Faster Than It Heats It?
December 2, 2025. — Susan Greene The 2025 Economist article, “How AI Could Help the Climate,” highlights the promise of artificial intelligence to drive climate mitigation and adaptation. Yet emerging evidence shows that AI’s infrastructure — particularly data centers — can consume vast amounts of energy, draw heavily on water resources, and strain local ecosystems.…
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Cranberry Apple Jam
This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something, I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for supporting What’s Cooking From the CSA This Week. November 14, 2025. — Susan Greene With a growing stash of CSA apples and a generous pile of cranberries, I wanted…
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2025 Sustainable Gift Guide
This post may contain affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something, I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for supporting Sustainable Swaps. November 13, 2025 — Susan Greene Thoughtful Gifts for Everyone on Your List Looking for gifts that are thoughtful, eco-friendly, and practical? This guide has…
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Honoring Service by Protecting the Planet:
Veterans Leading the Charge for Climate Action
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Style with a Conscience:
The Case Against Fast Fashion—and 9 Better Alternatives
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Roasted Pumpkin Seeds with a Kick
October 29, 2025. — Susan Greene One of my favorite parts of CSA season is finding ways to use every bit of what we bring home—pumpkins included! These roasted spiced pumpkin seeds are a crunchy reward for a little extra effort, seasoned with butter, garlic salt, Worcestershire sauce, and smoked paprika for a deep, savory…
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The Fields Are Changing:
What Wetlands and Water Data Tell Us About the Future of Farming