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,...
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...
One of the first offerings of the spring garden, rhubarb gives us its own unique taste and texture. High in vitamins A and C and a variety of minerals, especially calcium, it is also believed to be a digestive aid and a blood purifier. Its tartness increases with...
Nothing beats the flavor of a pie pumpkin, with its sweet taste and smooth texture. It provides the most vitamin A of all the common fruits and vegetables, and is also high in iron, potassium, and phosphorus. Save the seeds--they are an excellent snack, offer...
This variety of winter squash is large, oval and yellow, and looks similar to a melon. It is unique among squash because when cooked, its yellowish flesh separates into long strands that resemble pasta. Spaghetti squash provides vitamins A and C and some of the B...
Thanks to a stretch of a few (mostly) dry days, our fall tillage is well underway. We're busy disking, chopping, and plowing, all to prepare our soil for spring planting. Our crews are in the final stages of harvest for some of our crops. We'll be cutting the last of...
This delicious quiche was shared on Pinterest by Elaine, who offers other tasty recipes on her blog, Flavour & Savour. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour This healthy crustless paleo Kohlrabi Quiche is grain-free and dairy-free, but...
Jill Winger, creator of The Pioneer Homestead, shares this delicious recipe with us. We also included her recipe for pumpkin pie spice, in case you'd like to make your own. Ingredients: 2 cups Pumpkin puree 3/4 cup Honey 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon Sea...
Don't be intimidated--cake rolls are fun to make and are easily assembled. Many families serve this on Thanksgiving, but why wait that long? If you haven't made one before, practice on your family right now. Found on the Taste of Home website, this recipe was...
In this week's share you will receive either kohlrabi or beets. 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...
