by Dee Englund | Jul 16, 2018 | CSA Member Updates, What's in your share box
This week’s share contains a new offering: fennel! It has a unique history as well as flavor. In ancient Greece, Rome and Egypt, people believed it was an aid for digestion, bronchial troubles, poor eyesight, and nervous conditions. The fennel seed is used today...
by Dee Englund | Jun 27, 2017 | Market News
In this week’s share box you will receive a potted herb plant, planted in a bio-degradable pot: it may be chives, cilantro or parsley. We suggest that upon arriving home with your share, you immediately cut back about 3/4 of the plant to use as you wish in your...
by Dee Englund | Jul 14, 2015 | CSA Member Updates
A favorite vegetable that many look forward to each year, sugar snap peas are one of the two main types of edible-pod peas. This type of pea produces peas encased in pods that do not need to be shelled. When the entire pea pod is eaten, it is tender and sweet. A...
by Dee Englund | Jul 3, 2014 | CSA Member Updates, What's in your share box
Green beans are one of the few beans that can be eaten fresh. Green beans are often steamed, boiled, stir-fried, or baked in casseroles. When picked young, green beans are a wonderful source of vitamin K, fiber and folate. And what may come as a surprise to some...
by Dee Englund | Jul 1, 2014 | CSA Member Updates, What's in your share box
An ancient staple food of the Americas, corn is often referred to as maize. When combined with most beans or dairy, corn will provide a complete protein. This is shown by the many traditional native dishes. Similar to other whole grains, corn is a great source of...
