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Dee’s Corner

Dee’s Corner

Sweet corn is arriving this week! It's always exciting when sweet corn makes its first appearance in our share boxes. While many of you may prefer to simply cook it or grill it for this first time, I did include a delicious recipe for Sweet Corn and Tomato Salad, in...

Fast Raspberry Scones

Fast Raspberry Scones

This recipe, found on Martha Stewart's website, is easy to prepare and is a great addition to breakfast or a late afternoon tea. Prep time: 15-30 minutes Bake time: 15-18 minutes Servings: 20 Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose Flour, plus more for work surface 1/4...

Sweet Corn and Tomato Salad

Sweet Corn and Tomato Salad

This delicious salad is a wonderful cold salad, packed with tons of summer flavor. Use fresh sweet corn, or substitute canned or frozen. It is also excellent used as a salsa, served with your favorite chips. It is shared by Mary Beth Feutz, who blogs on her site, 'My...

Tomato Caprese Salad

Tomato Caprese Salad

Another recipe shared by Mary Beth Feutz on her blog, "My Fearless Kitchen". After comparing several recipes for Tomato Caprese Salad, this one stood out for some reason. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did! Prep time: 10 minutes Servings: 4 Make this easy Tomato...

Raspberry Banana Smoothie

Raspberry Banana Smoothie

Ashley Manila shares this refreshing and seasonal smoothie on her blog, "Baker by Nature". For a creamier texture, Ashley recommends freezing the raspberries and banana chunks the night before. Prep time: 5 minutes Servings: 4 Smoothies Ingredients: 3 very ripe...

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,...

Potatoes

Potatoes

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....

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...

Raspberries

Raspberries

This week's share includes a container of raspberries. Raspberries are high in vitamins A and C and provide generous amounts of potassium and calcium.  Delicious alone, they are also an excellent addition to fruit salads or smoothies. Keep in mind that raspberries...

Cabbage

Cabbage

Eaten in almost every country in the world, cabbage is one of the most versatile vegetables available.  It adapts to many climates and altitudes.  Composed of 90% water, it holds a significant amount of vitamins and minerals, such as vitamins A and C, calcium,...