Hello CSA Members, welcome to Week Six! As a CSA member, you receive both our exclusive CSA communications and our loyalty customer emails. I’d like to clarify some emails you’ll see this week as we prepare for our annual Kernel Days event, which is open to the...
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Gypsy Pepper
When young and green, Gypsy peppers are crunchy and have a slightly acidic flavor. The peppers are also known as Cubanelle peppers, and are a hand-bred cross between a sweet pepper and a bell pepper. Underneath the skin, the pale green flesh is crisp, juicy, and...
Bok Choy
An excellent source of vitamins A, B-complex, C, and some minerals, bok choy is also extremely high in calcium. The growing season of bok choy is limited to the cooler weather of spring and fall. A traditional stir-fry vegetable from China, bok choy is rapidly...
Cantaloupe
A member of the cucurbita family, which includes squash, pumpkins, cucumbers, melons and gourds, cantaloupe and its relatives grow on the ground surface as a trailing vine. An excellent source of beta-carotene, folic acid, potassium, vitamin A, vitamin C and dietary...
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...
Jalapeno Peppers
The active component in jalapenos and other hot peppers is capsaicin, which gives them their strong spicy pungent character. Tolerance levels in individuals can vary widely---use them in moderation at first. Eating cold yogurt or drinking milk will help dilute the...
Beets
Beets are one of the most colorful, sweet and delicious vegetables to use, and they are so versatile! Use them either cooked or raw, and in your favorite recipes. They contain generous portions of vitamin C, A, and the carotenes. Using beet greens will also give you...
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...