An excellent source of vitamins A, B-complex, C, and some minerals, bok choy is also extremely high in calcium. The growing season of bok choy is limited to the cooler weather of spring and fall. A traditional stir-fry vegetable from China, bok choy is rapidly...
Hello everyone and welcome to September! By the time you receive this newsletter, you will have made it through that first day back to school. I trust it went well for all, from our bus drivers, to our littlest ones, on up to our high school teachers. It'll only get...
A delicious main dish salad for a luncheon or light supper, this recipe is from the book "From Asparagus to Zucchini: A Guide to Cooking Farm-Fresh Seasonal Produce--Third Edition", published by the Madison Area Community Supported Agriculture Coalition, Jones Books,...
Shared by Jane's mother, Mary Winum, this easy and delicious cucumber salad tastes best when the flavors have melded together overnight. Ingredients: 3 large Cucumbers, peeled, forked, and sliced thin 2 1/2 Tablespoons distilled White Vinegar 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil 3...
Found on the Better Homes and Gardens website, this recipe offers a lot of versatility. If you don't have Feta cheese on hand, goat cheese or shredded sharp Cheddar cheese can be substituted. And if walnuts are not your favorite, consider almonds, pecans or hazelnuts...
A pungent herb with a unique flavor, cilantro is fast becoming a favorite for many. Used in a variety of ethnic dishes, cilantro has gained in popularity in this country. Of course, one of the first things that comes to mind is its use in homemade salsa. It is used...
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...
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...
Green beans are one of the few beans that can be eaten fresh. Green beans are often steamed, boiled, stir-fried, or baked in casseroles. When picked young, green beans are a wonderful source of vitamin K, fiber and folate. And what may come as a surprise to some...
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...
