🌽 From the Field: Why Sweet Corn Tastes Best the Day It's Picked 🌽 The arrival of sweet corn is one of the true milestones of a Minnesota summer. But did you know that sweet corn actually begins changing the moment it's harvested? As soon as an ear is...
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Savoy Cabbage
Savoy cabbage is striking in its difference from the regular green cabbage we are more familiar with. It's darker in color and the leaves are crinkly, like crepe paper. Green cabbage has a mild flavor and is crunchy in texture, which makes it perfect for coleslaw. The...
Yellow Squash
Yellow summer squash is a welcome staple every summer. Low in calories, easily digested, and very nourishing, it adapts easily to a variety of recipes. Since summer squash is approximately 94 percent water, it's a wonderful replacement of lost fluids on those...
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 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...
Cucumbers
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...
Green Beans
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...
Sweet Corn
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...