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 | Oct 22, 2018 | CSA Member Updates, What's in your share box
This variety of winter squash is large, oval and yellow, and looks similar to a melon. It is unique among squash because when cooked, its yellowish flesh separates into long strands that resemble pasta. Spaghetti squash provides vitamins A and C and some of the B...
by Dee Englund | Sep 17, 2014 | CSA Member Updates, What's in your share box
A cross between the popular Honeycrisp and Zestar apple, Sweet Tango offers us the best of both varieties. Upon the first bite, it delivers a satisfying crunch and a sweet-tart flavor. Excellent as a snacking/eating apple, it’s superior in apple crisp or apple...
by Dee Englund | Aug 5, 2014 | CSA Member Updates, What's in your share box
Potatoes are considered an important staple food and the number one vegetable crop in the world. Because of their neutral starchy flavor, they are a good complement to many meals. They are available year-round as they are harvested somewhere every month of the year....
by Dee Englund | Jul 4, 2014 | CSA Member Updates, What's in your share box
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...
