by Dee Englund | Sep 13, 2016 | What's in your share box, CSA Member Updates
The red potatoes in this week’s share are tender and sweet. You’ll notice they have very little skin, so don’t worry about peeling as you prepare them for serving. They can be quickly and easily steamed, drizzled with a little melted butter, and...
by Dee Englund | Aug 23, 2016 | What's in your share box, CSA Member Updates
A convenient ready-to-go snack that is low in calories, celery is a staple for many of us. One of the most versatile vegetables around, besides its use as a quick snack, celery is used in salads, stir-fries, soups, and stews. Unlike some vegetables, it retains most...
by Dee Englund | Aug 2, 2016 | What's in your share box, CSA Member Updates
Available year round, Yukon Gold potatoes are noted for their golden yellow-brown skin and shallow eyes. The flesh is distinctively moist, yellow and waxy. The Yukon Gold potato will keep its beautiful golden hue even when cooked. The cooked flesh has a creamy...
by Dee Englund | Jul 25, 2016 | What's in your share box, CSA Member Updates
Chard is native to the Mediterranean region. It is named ‘Swiss chard’ because it was first described by a Swiss botanist in the 16th century. The most familiar varieties of Swiss chard are the white stem and the beautiful ruby-red stem chard. Both...
by Dee Englund | Jul 11, 2016 | CSA Member Updates, What's in your share box
Yellow wax beans are crisp, succulent and firm, with a mellow, grassy, sweet and somewhat nutty flavor. They are nearly identical to green beans except for the color. The skin of yellow wax beans is somewhat thinner and more velvety. To store, wrap wax beans in a...
