by Dee Englund | Sep 17, 2014 | CSA Member Updates, What's in your share box
One of the most popular winter squash varieties, buttercup squash has a sweet and creamy orange flesh. Containing more than 200% of the recommended daily amount of vitamin A, it is also high in vitamins C and B. An added benefit is that buttercup squash is an...
by Dee Englund | Sep 16, 2014 | CSA Member Updates, Recipes
This is a favorite family recipe passed down from Grandma Pahl. Published in our past newsletters, we’re offering it again for your enjoyment. Use your own pie crust recipe or a pre-made crust to save time. Ingredients: Two Pastry crusts: use one to line the...
by Dee Englund | Sep 2, 2014 | CSA Member Updates, What's in your share box
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...
by Dee Englund | Sep 2, 2014 | CSA Member Updates, What's in your share box
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 | Jul 1, 2014 | CSA Member Updates, What's in your share box
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...
