by Dee Englund | Aug 20, 2014 | CSA Member Updates, What's in your share box
The active component in jalapenos and other hot peppers is capsaicin, which gives them their strong spicy pungent character. Tolerance levels in individuals can vary widely—use them in moderation at first. Eating cold yogurt or drinking milk will help dilute...
by Dee Englund | Aug 5, 2014 | CSA Member Updates, What's in your share box
Peppers contain high levels of vitamins A, C, and E and most varieties include the minerals iron and potassium. Refrigerate unwashed in a refrigerator hydrator drawer for 1-2 weeks. Eating them raw, added to a veggie tray, sliced in a salad, or as part of a...
by Dee Englund | Aug 31, 2012 | CSA Member Updates, What's in your share box
Members will find either sweet banana peppers or sweet bell peppers in their shares this week. Sweet peppers are packed with flavor and can add a vibrant color to salads or veggie trays. To store: Store unwashed in a plastic bag in the hydrator drawer of the...
