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...
Week 1, and we're off and running! Last night's rain made it challenging to pick the kale today, and chances are you'll see some farm soil on it, but it does look beautiful. Radishes and bok choi are looking good, close to being ready. We'll most likely be harvesting...
This recipe comes to us courtesy of Ali, who shares delicious recipes on her blog, Gimme Some Oven. Yield: 4-6 servings This Asian Chicken Chopped Salad recipe is packed with fresh ingredients and zesty chicken, and tossed with a creamy sesame ginger vinaigrette....
Found on Pinterest, this is a quick and easy to prepare recipe. All amounts can be adjusted according to your needs. Ingredients: Buttercrunch lettuce, washed, spun dry, and torn into bite-size pieces Fresh strawberries, washed, dried, and sliced Spring onions,...
Found on the web-site "Genius Kitchen", this recipe was shared by Brenda M. It's a simple sauce, reminding us of ones our grandmothers made. Serve it over ice cream, angel food cake, oatmeal, or just as is. Ready in: 35 minutes Yield: 3 cups 2 1⁄2 cups chopped...
Hi everyone and welcome to Week 1 of our CSA shares! In this section each week, I will be sharing my suggestions and tips on what I will do with my produce. This week, I'd like to start by going over the procedure I follow when I arrive home with my share. First of...
This week's share includes Buttercrunch lettuce planted in either a biodegradable pot or a plastic pot, ready to cut back for your immediate use and then transplant for you to enjoy in your salads all summer long. After cutting off the larger outer leaves (to use...
This week's share will include a potted basil plant, ready to harvest for immediate use, and to plant for future use all summer. We offer the following guidelines for its use. First of all, it will need to be cut back. The best way to do this is to pinch the tops...
Who can resist a fresh sweet strawberry, ripe from the patch? Strawberries are an excellent source of vitamin C and are rich in the B-complex vitamins. They also contain significant amounts of vitamins A and E, and the minerals potassium, manganese, fluorine,...
