It's Week 9 of our CSA journey, and even the blazing heat can't deter our fields from producing an abundance of goodness. As you unveil this week's share, you'll find a mix of familiar favorites and a delightful newcomer to keep your taste buds intrigued. I know that...
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Collard Greens
Collard greens and kale both come from the cabbage family (Brassica oleracea). Though they can be used interchangeably for many purposes, they are not the same thing. Both vegetables are quite bitter, though collard greens are slightly milder (especially when...
Strawberries
Who can resist a fresh sweet strawberry, ripe from the patch? Strawberries are an excellent source of vitamin C and are rich in the B-complex vitamins. They also contain significant amounts of vitamins A and E, and the minerals potassium, manganese, fluorine,...
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...
Green Bell Peppers
Peppers contain high levels of vitamins A, C, and E and most varieties include the minerals iron and potassium. Refrigerate unwashed in a refrigerator hydrator drawer for 1-2 weeks. Eating them raw, added to a veggie tray, sliced in a salad, or as part of a...
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...
Cabbage
Eaten in almost every country in the world, cabbage is one of the most versatile vegetables available. It adapts to many climates and altitudes. Composed of 90% water, it holds a significant amount of vitamins and minerals, such as vitamins A and C, calcium,...