Bok Choi

Bok Choi

For those of you who love stir fry, pak choi (also spelled bok choy or bok choi) is the perfect addition to your recipes. It adds a certain crispy texture. High in vitamins A and C, one cup of pak choi provides more than 100% of the recommended daily allowance (RDA)...
Red Potatoes

Red Potatoes

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...
Kohlrabi

Kohlrabi

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...
Tomatoes

Tomatoes

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,...
Zucchini

Zucchini

Zucchini is one of the many varieties of summer squash.  It is excellent in replacing lost fluids on hot summer days as it is approximately 94 percent water.  Low in calories and a great source of vitamins A, C, potassium and calcium, zucchini is easily digested and...