A welcome addition to our salads of early spring greens, radishes offer us a splash of color and zest. Although the radish root is 94 percent water and of modest nutritional value, it does provide a small amount of minerals such as potassium, phosphorus, magnesium,...
One of the first offerings of the spring garden, rhubarb gives us its own unique taste and texture. High in vitamins A and C and a variety of minerals, especially calcium, it is also believed to be a digestive aid and a blood purifier. Its tartness increases with...
Looking for something different to make with rhubarb? Try this flavorful barbecue sauce from the Taste of Home website. It can be used with a variety of meats. TOTAL TIME: Prep: 45 min. Bake: 2-1/2 hours Servings: 8 Ingredients: 1-1/2 teaspoons salt 1-1/2 teaspoons...
Green leaf lettuce, along with red leaf, is an excellent source of vitamins A and K. In general, the greener and darker the leaf, the higher the nutritional value. All of the lettuces provide a great source of dietary fiber as well. Store green leaf lettuce in a...
In this week’s share box you will receive a potted herb plant, planted in a bio-degradable pot: it may be chives, cilantro or parsley. We suggest that upon arriving home with your share, you immediately cut back about 3/4 of the plant to use as you wish in your...
