The First Kiss apple (MN55 variety), bred by the University of Minnesota from Honeycrisp and AA‑44, bursts with Honeycrisp‑inspired juiciness and delivers an exceptionally crisp, mouth-filling texture paired with a lightly tart yet well‑balanced, aromatic flavor —...
As the days grow shorter and the cool, crisp air of September settles in, we find ourselves on the doorstep of autumn. With the State Fair behind us and kids heading back to school, there's a familiar rhythm returning to our days. But harvest season is far from over -...
This early season Minnesota hearty apple, developed by the horticulturalists at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum's Horticultural Resource Center at the University of Minnesota, was released in 1999. The apple tastes sweet and tangy, with accents of brown sugar, and...
A classic cooking onion, yellow onions are also known as storage onions. They have a long storage life, and are best stored at room temperature in a dry dark location. Yellow onions have a sharp robust flavor and aroma. Their most common use is for soups, stews and...
The red potatoes in this week's share are tender and sweet. You'll notice they have very little skin, so don't worry about peeling as you prepare them for serving. They can be quickly and easily steamed, drizzled with a little melted butter, and garnished with...
Roma tomatoes are in the class of plum or paste tomatoes. This variety of tomato typically has a meaty flesh, few seeds, and is less juicy than other tomatoes, which makes them ideal for salsas and cooking down into a tomato sauce or paste. Their shape is an...
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 color, it becomes...
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...
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...
