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The versatile onion is the most universal seasoning used by humans. The common bulb onions are reddish purple, white, or yellow with a tan skin. The tan-skinned storage onion is the strongest most pungent variety, while its purple and white cousins are milder and sweeter. Onions are low in calories and fats; however, they are […]
In this week’s share our members will receive either green or purple beans. Both can be cooked the same way, by steaming in a basket for up to 5 minutes. The kids might enjoy watching the purple beans magically turn green! Green beans are one of the few beans that can be eaten fresh. Green […]
In this week’s share we are offering a container of delicious blueberries! Although not locally grown, we thought it would be a great opportunity to share them with you. Our wholesalers had a large supply and we didn’t want them to go to waste. We know you’ll enjoy them! Often called a “superfood”, blueberries are […]
A welcome addition to our salads of early spring greens, radishes offer us a splash of color and zest. Although the radish root is 94 percent water and of modest nutritional value, it does provide a small amount of minerals such as potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, and iron. However, radish greens do offer us an excellent source […]
An excellent source of vitamins A, B-complex, C, and some minerals, bok choy is also extremely high in calcium. The growing season of bok choy is limited to the cooler weather of spring and fall. A traditional stir-fry vegetable from China, bok choy is rapidly gaining in popularity in the United States. To use in a stir-fry, separate […]
The oldest member of the cabbage family, kale is among the earliest cultivated and was a favorite vegetable in ancient Rome. It is a powerhouse vegetable, very rich in vitamins A, C, and the mineral calcium. It is also high in the B vitamins. Kale is the highest in protein of all the other vegetables. […]
One of the first offerings of the spring garden, rhubarb gives us its own unique taste and texture. High in vitamins A and C and a variety of minerals, especially calcium, it is also believed to be a digestive aid and a blood purifier. Its tartness increases with age. To prepare, cut off leaves and […]
This week’s share will include either Honeycrisp or Cortland apples. Developed in the 1960’s at the University of Minnesota and introduced to the commercial market in the 1990’s, Honeycrisp apples have quickly grown in popularity. Crisp and juicy, their creamy white flesh offers a nice blend of sugar and tartness. Use raw for snacking and […]
This week’s share box will include either cauliflower or broccoli. Cauliflower offers significant vegetable protein along with Vitamins A, B-complex, C and E, as well as a variety of minerals. Refrigerate fresh cauliflower in a plastic bag for up to 2 weeks. To prepare, soak the head upside down in cold water to clean thoroughly. Remove tough […]
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