by Dee Englund | Aug 10, 2021 | CSA Member Updates, Dee's Corner
Greetings everyone! The peppers are in! In our boxes this week you’ll see we have two varieties to enjoy–jalapenos and poblanos. Most of you are familiar with the former–for example, jalapeno poppers have become a favorite appetizer for many of us....
by Dee Englund | Aug 10, 2021 | CSA Member Updates, Recipes
This delicious Keto recipe is a creation of Maya Krampf, who offers this and a variety of other keto-friendly recipes on her site, “wholesomeyum.com”. Check it out, I’m sure you’ll find something else you’d like to try. Prep time: 10...
by Dee Englund | Jul 11, 2016 | CSA Member Updates, What's in your share box
Yellow wax beans are crisp, succulent and firm, with a mellow, grassy, sweet and somewhat nutty flavor. They are nearly identical to green beans except for the color. The skin of yellow wax beans is somewhat thinner and more velvety. To store, wrap wax beans in a...
by Dee Englund | Sep 2, 2014 | CSA Member Updates, What's in your share box
Poblano peppers are mild chili peppers that originated in the state of Puebla, Mexico. When dried, they are called ancho or ancho chile, from the Spanish word for “wide” (chile ancho-“wide chile”). As the poblano ripens and changes to red in...
by Dee Englund | Aug 20, 2014 | CSA Member Updates, What's in your share box
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...
