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Kale

Kale

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...

Dee’s Corner

Dee’s Corner

We have another very colorful box to offer you this week, and we're also including one of Grandma Pahl's favorites--parsnips! Which leads me to give you some background information about one of the recipes in this week's Recipe Section, Parsnip Creme Brulee. I did...

News from the Farmer

News from the Farmer

We sure had some rain and wind yesterday and into this morning! Despite being thoroughly pummeled and soaked, we continued to push on and harvest what we needed to fill our orders. We finished up with sweet corn yesterday, and that opens up a gap in our daily routines...

Ale’s Stuffed Poblano Peppers

Ale’s Stuffed Poblano Peppers

Shared by our own Jorge Salinas and his lovely wife Ale, this is an authentic Mexican family recipe that we are delighted to pass on to you. Ale tells us that the Poblano peppers can be stuffed with ground beef or cheese, depending on your family's preference. You'll...

Strawberries or Raspberries

Strawberries or Raspberries

This week's share will include a container of either strawberries or raspberries. As you may know, we do not grow them here on our farm, but they are locally grown. Excellent for snacking, they are also delicious over morning cereal, in smoothies or as a topping on...

Pecan-Beet Salad

Pecan-Beet Salad

Found on the myrecipes.com website and originating from Southern Living, this is an easy and colorful way to use your golden beets. Prep time: 20 minutes Bake time: 1 hour 7 minutes Cool time: 30 minutes Servings: 4-6 Ingredients: 6 medium-size golden Beets (about 6...

Parsnip Crème Brulee Recipe

Parsnip Crème Brulee Recipe

Cook Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4 Ingredients: 6 large Parsnips, peeled and thinly sliced lengthwise 3 cups Heavy cream 1 cup Whole Milk Pinch of Kosher Salt 6 Egg yolks 1/3 cup light Brown Sugar 1 Tablespoon Vanilla extract Demerara sugar* Directions: 1. Preheat the...

Golden Beets

Golden Beets

Golden beets offer the same nutritional benefits as red beets.  The main difference between them is pigment color.  They offer a beautiful, bright alternative to a salad or a colorful addition to any meal when served roasted.  Golden beets in general have a little bit...

Parsnips

Parsnips

One of the most underrated garden vegetables, parsnips were typically not consumed as much in the United States compared to other parts of the world.  Of all the root vegetables, they have a sweet, somewhat nutty taste. Regarding nutrition, parsnips are noted most for...

Poblano Peppers

Poblano Peppers

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...