by Dee Englund | Aug 17, 2021 | CSA Member Updates, Dee's Corner
Hello to each one of our members! It hardly seems possible, but we have reached Week 8 – halfway through our CSA season! And this week we are introducing you to leeks, often used in soups and chowders. Since we’ve offered leek soup in past years, I wanted...
by Dee Englund | Aug 17, 2021 | Market News
In this week’s share our members will receive either green or purple beans. Both can be cooked the same way, by steaming in a basket for up to 5 minutes. The kids might enjoy watching the purple beans magically turn green! Green beans are one of the few beans...
by Chris Kaufenberg | Aug 21, 2017 | CSA Member Updates, What's in your share box
Looking quite similar to onions in appearance, leeks are root vegetables and are related to onions, garlic, scallions, shallots and chives. Their flavor is onion-like but much milder. People who avoid this vegetable because they dislike onions should try them, their...
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...
by Dee Englund | Jul 4, 2014 | CSA Member Updates, What's in your share box
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...
