by Dee Englund | Jun 29, 2021 | CSA Member Updates, What's in your share box
The oldest member of the cabbage family, kale is among the earliest cultivated and was a favorite vegetable in ancient Rome. It is a powerhouse vegetable, very rich in vitamins A, C, and the mineral calcium. It is also high in the B vitamins. Kale is the highest in...
by Dee Englund | Sep 12, 2017 | CSA Member Updates, News from the Farmer
I do firmly believe that I come from good stock, as does the Pahl family, and they have given me the chance to be the best I can be. Farming is very rewarding and yet a difficult way of life at one point or another. There is no better feeling than planting a seed,...
by Dee Englund | Sep 12, 2017 | CSA Member Updates, What's in your share box
Monument cabbage is in the Chinese cabbage family. It grows in a tall and cylindrical fashion (hence the name: monument). The cabbage heads average 4″ wide by 16-18″ tall. It can get up to 4 lbs. in weight. The outer leaves are green and the interior is...
by Dee Englund | Sep 11, 2017 | CSA Member Updates, Recipes
Found on Pinterest and featured on the Food.com web-site, this salad assembles quickly and offers a fresh lively taste. Ready in: 20 minutes Servings: 4 Ingredients: 4 cups Chinese or Monument Cabbage, shredded 1 cup chopped Pineapple (drained, juice reserved) 2 cups...
by Dee Englund | Sep 11, 2017 | CSA Member Updates, Recipes
Found in a recent issue of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, (Thursday, 9-7-2017) this recipe reminds us of some of the side dishes our grandmothers used to make. It’s sweet and savory at the same time, with a light puffy texture. It was originally published in the...
