by Dee Englund | Aug 5, 2014 | CSA Member Updates, What's in your share box
The first ripe tomatoes of the season are eagerly anticipated by cooks and gardeners alike. An excellent source of antioxidants and dietary fiber, they also offer us high levels of vitamin A and potassium, and are a good source of vitamin C. They can be baked,...
by Dee Englund | Aug 5, 2014 | CSA Member Updates, What's in your share box
Potatoes are considered an important staple food and the number one vegetable crop in the world. Because of their neutral starchy flavor, they are a good complement to many meals. They are available year-round as they are harvested somewhere every month of the year....
by Dee Englund | Jul 4, 2014 | CSA Member Updates, What's in your share box
Since cucumbers are 95 percent water, they help us replenish the fluids and minerals we lose on those sizzling hot July days. While containing small amounts of vitamins A, C, and a few minerals, they are rich in vitamin E. In addition to using as a snack, either...
by Dee Englund | Jul 25, 2012 | Market News
This week some of the shares will receive yellow summer squash and others will receive zucchini. The storage and preparation techniques will be similar for both of them. Yellow summer squash is a welcome staple every summer. Low in calories, easily digested, and very...