by Dee Englund | Aug 5, 2014 | CSA Member Updates, What's in your share box
The first ripe tomatoes of the season are eagerly anticipated by cooks and gardeners alike. An excellent source of antioxidants and dietary fiber, they also offer us high levels of vitamin A and potassium, and are a good source of vitamin C. They can be baked,...
by Dee Englund | Aug 5, 2014 | CSA Member Updates, What's in your share box
Potatoes are considered an important staple food and the number one vegetable crop in the world. Because of their neutral starchy flavor, they are a good complement to many meals. They are available year-round as they are harvested somewhere every month of the year....
by Dee Englund | Aug 5, 2014 | CSA Member Updates, What's in your share box
Zucchini is one of the many varieties of summer squash. It is excellent in replacing lost fluids on hot summer days as it is approximately 94 percent water. Low in calories and a great source of vitamins A, C, potassium and calcium, zucchini is easily digested and...
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 | Jul 16, 2014 | What's in your share box
Kohlrabi is a close relative of broccoli; it resembles a root vegetable but actually the edible globe is the modified swollen stem. The edible leaves jut from the globe portion of the kohlrabi. It offers generous amounts of vitamins A and C and emphasizes the...
