A couple of quick reminders: Please be sure to confirm the size of your share box with anyone picking it up on your behalf. We've had a few instances where Standard share members were shorted, with only Teaser shares remaining at pickup. The size is marked on the side...
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Kale
The oldest member of the cabbage family, kale is among the earliest cultivated and was a favorite vegetable in ancient Rome. It is a powerhouse vegetable, very rich in vitamins A, C, and the mineral calcium. It is also high in the B vitamins. Kale is the highest in...
Wax or Green Beans
This week's share will include either yellow wax beans or green beans. 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...
Mini Sweet Peppers
Mini sweet peppers are small in size and have an elongated, uniform shape that tapers slightly to the non-stem end. The petite peppers range in color from green, yellow, red, to orange and the skin is smooth, thin, glossy, and firm. They have a crisp texture, are...
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...
Eggplant
Believed to have originated in India or Burma, eggplant became popular in many Arab countries and Northern Africa around 900 A.D. When it was first introduced in Europe around the 15th century, it was cultivated only as an ornamental curiosity, because it was...
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...
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...