by Dee Englund | Jul 28, 2015 | What's in your share box, CSA Member Updates
A member of the cucurbita family, which includes squash, pumpkins, cucumbers, melons and gourds, cantaloupe and its relatives grow on the ground surface as a trailing vine. An excellent source of beta-carotene, folic acid, potassium, vitamin A, vitamin C and dietary...
by Dee Englund | Jun 30, 2015 | Market News
Green leaf lettuce, along with red leaf, is an excellent source of vitamins A and K. In general, the greener and darker the leaf, the higher the nutritional value. All of the lettuces provide a great source of dietary fiber as well. Store leaf lettuce in a plastic...
by Dee Englund | Jun 22, 2015 | CSA Member Updates, What's in your share box
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 offers generous amounts of vitamins A and C and emphasizes the...
by Dee Englund | Oct 15, 2014 | CSA Member Updates, What's in your share box
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 15, 2014 | Market News
There’s a good reason for the oft-heard saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”. Apples are high in fiber and vitamin C, low in calories, contain no fat or cholesterol, and have only a trace of sodium. They are a favorite snack for kids and...
