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...
Hello everyone and welcome to Week 2! Did you manage to use everything in last week's share? If you still have some radishes left, I'm including a couple of recipes this week where they could be added. More on that later. I'd like to take a little time to remind...
This recipe was found in "The CSA Cookbook", by Linda Ly, published in 2015 by Voyageur Press, (Quarto Publishing Group) Minneapolis, MN, 55401. For anyone who is new to kohlrabi, it's a fun way to try it for the first time! Prep time: 20 minutes Bake time: 35-40...
This cabbage slaw was found on the website Tablespoon.com. Since I have a huge chive plant in my garden, I added some finely chopped chives for additional taste and color. If you have green onions on hand, try those as well. Prep time: 20 minutes Servings: 4...
Found on the website "Cooking Light", the original recipe called for collard greens. However, its creator, Robin Bashinsky, assures us that other greens can be used as well. This is an excellent breakfast taco, and similar recipes suggest adding some black beans for...
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 garnished with...
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...
Napa cabbage is packed with many antioxidants, is low in calories and is a good source of many essential vitamins, predominantly vitamins C and K. It is rich in folic acid and is an excellent source of dietary fiber. For maximum nutritional benefits, use as soon as...
