by Chris Kaufenberg | Aug 23, 2022 | Dee's Corner, CSA Member Updates
Dee was so great at sharing her experiences with fresh produce and I am fortunate to still benefit from her wealth of knowledge. I enjoy reading prior Dee’s Corner notes for any helpful hints from past seasons and since Leeks are making an appearance in this...
by Chris Kaufenberg | Aug 21, 2017 | What's in your share box, CSA Member Updates
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 | Sep 2, 2014 | What's in your share box, CSA Member Updates
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...
by Dee Englund | Aug 20, 2014 | What's in your share box, CSA Member Updates
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 | Aug 19, 2014 | What's in your share box, CSA Member Updates
Cauliflower offers significant vegetable protein along with Vitamins A, B-complex, C and E, as well as a variety of minerals. Refrigerate fresh cauliflower in a plastic bag for up to 2 weeks. To prepare, soak the head upside down in cold water to clean thoroughly. ...
