by Chris Kaufenberg | Aug 15, 2023 | CSA Member Updates, What's in your share box
When young and green, Gypsy peppers are crunchy and have a slightly acidic flavor. The peppers are also known as Cubanelle peppers, and are a hand-bred cross between a sweet pepper and a bell pepper. Underneath the skin, the pale green flesh is crisp, juicy, and...
by Dee Englund | Jun 29, 2021 | CSA Member Updates, What's in your share box
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,...
by Dee Englund | Jun 29, 2021 | CSA Member Updates, What's in your share box
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...
by Dee Englund | Oct 10, 2017 | CSA Member Updates, Recipes
This recipe was found on Pinterest and was originally from Woman’s Day magazine. Try adding red bell pepper for an additional flavor boost. Prep time: 25 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 1 lb. pizza dough 3 Tablespoons olive oil 2 small eggplants (about 1 lb....
by Dee Englund | Aug 15, 2017 | CSA Member Updates, Recipes
This recipe was published in the St. Paul Pioneer Press on Sunday, July 30, 2017. It is adapted from “Red, White and ‘Que,” by Karen Adler and Judith Fertig; Running Press, 2017. The photo that accompanied the recipe was so eye-catching, I simply had...
