by Dee Englund | Oct 15, 2014 | What's in your share box, CSA Member Updates
Although green cabbage is the most commonly eaten variety, red cabbage provides more nutritional benefits as well as an incredible flavor. It is low in calories, an excellent source of dietary fiber, and a rich source of vitamins A, C, and K. Red cabbage also...
by Dee Englund | Oct 7, 2014 | CSA Member Updates, What's in your share box
Red Fresno peppers are similar to the jalapeno pepper, but they contain thinner walls. The Fresno pepper starts out bright green, then changes to orange and red as it matures. In cooking, it can be substituted for jalapeno or Serrano peppers. It is an excellent...
by Dee Englund | Oct 7, 2014 | What's in your share box, CSA Member Updates
Habanero chili peppers are an exceptionally hot pepper. Unripe habaneros are green, and as they ripen, the color changes to a deep rich orange or red. They are excellent in salsas or many Mexican dishes where an authentic hot pepper is called for. Remember to use...
by Dee Englund | Oct 7, 2014 | What's in your share box, CSA Member Updates
Important in Mexican cooking, the tomatillo, or husk tomato, has been under-utilized and not as well-known in this country. It is the main ingredient in salsa verde, or green sauce. When tomatillos are blended with the perfect combination of garlic, onion, hot chile...
by Dee Englund | Sep 16, 2014 | CSA Member Updates, What's in your share box
As the name implies, Brussels sprouts were originally cultivated in Brussels, Belgium. The enlarged auxiliary buds resemble miniature cabbages. Providing an excellent source of vitamin C, the sprouts also contain significant amounts of vitamins A and K. High...
