Boxed Organics - Box #5 & #6: The Final 2 Boxes for the Season

So I didn't get to post about the previous box from November 21 because I actually didn't get to eat anything from it. I was able to leave it for my mother-in-law and brother-in-law to consume as my wife and I were out of town for Thanksgiving and my brother's wedding in Texas.

That week's box included:

• Purple Sweet Potatoes
• Brussel Sprouts
• Green Cabbage
• Yellow Onions
• Romanesco
• Winesap Apples
• Nittany Apples
• Organic large brown eggs

The thing I was most surprised to see was the Romanesco. And I'm very curious to know what it tastes like. Unfortunately, I haven't had a chance to catch-up with my brother-in-law to find out how her prepared it or what the flavor was. I hope he at least roasted the Brussel sprouts. 

The final box of the season came today. 

This week's box included:

• Leeks
• Red Cabbage
• Onions
• Carrots 
• Butternut Squash
• Gold Potatoes
• Cucumbers
• Tomatoes on the vine
• Salad spring mix
• Staymen Apples
• Organic large brown eggs

I'm looking forward to cooking with the Leeks. I'm not quite sure what to make of it besides maybe a leek and potato soup. I'll have to look up some recipes and see what piques my interest. 

I haven't yet renewed my subscription for the winter session with Boxed Organics but there is a good chance that I will. I think I just want to analyze whether or not it was worth it first. For $38 per box, I get a variety of organic, community sourced fruits and vegetables; I am doing my part in reducing the carbon footprint. If I could guesstimate the actual cost of the food, it's probably less than 2/3 the total. The balance would be my carbon offset and premium for organic food and sustaining the organization. I suppose that's not so bad. 

What do you think?