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 22, 2014 | Market News
Romaine lettuce is high in water content and provides 2 grams of fiber per serving. It is also rich in the B vitamins, vitamin A, C, and K, and is a good source of calcium and iron. It provides other minerals such as copper, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus,...
by Dee Englund | Jul 16, 2014 | CSA Member Updates, What's in your share box
Peas have a sweet taste, a starchy texture and are high in fiber and protein. Peas stored in the refrigerator in a bag or unsealed container will keep for about 5 days. Fresh peas can also be blanched for one or two minutes and then frozen. If you decide to blanch...
by Dee Englund | Jul 16, 2014 | CSA Member Updates, What's in your share box
Broccoli is one of those versatile vegetables that is excellent on a veggie tray, used in salads, or lightly steamed. A very low calorie vegetable, it contains just 34 calories per 100 grams. Broccoli is high in vitamins A, C, calcium, potassium, and iron. It is...
by Dee Englund | Jul 16, 2014 | CSA Member Updates, What's in your share box
Beets are one of the most colorful, sweet and delicious vegetables to use, and they are so versatile! Use them either cooked or raw, and in your favorite recipes. They contain generous portions of vitamin C, A, and the carotenes. Using beet greens will also give you...
