Pasta with Parsnips and Bacon

Pasta with Parsnips and Bacon

Created by Melissa Clark, this recipe was found on the website “Cooking with the New York Times” (cooking.nytimes.com). Melissa indicates that it serves 2, so we assumed it would be for a main dish. If you might be using this as a side dish, it would...
Dee’s Corner

Dee’s Corner

Hi everyone and welcome to Week 1 of our CSA program! In this section each week, I will be sharing my suggestions and tips on what I’ll be doing with my produce. This week, I’d like to start by going over the procedure I follow when I arrive home with my...
Tuscan Kale

Tuscan Kale

Tuscan kale is known for its rich blue or grayish-green to deep green leaves with a crinkly texture.  It is sometimes referred to as dinosaur kale.  It is chewier than Swiss chard, sweeter in taste than collard greens and milder in flavor than the somewhat peppery...
Celery

Celery

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...
Parsnips

Parsnips

One of the most underrated garden vegetables, parsnips were typically not consumed as much in the United States compared to other parts of the world.  Of all the root vegetables, they have a sweet, somewhat nutty taste. Regarding nutrition, parsnips are noted most for...