by Dee Englund | Oct 3, 2017 | CSA Member Updates, What's in your share box
Developed in the 1960’s at the University of Minnesota and introduced to the commercial market in the 1990’s, Honeycrisp apples have quickly grown in popularity. Crisp and juicy, their creamy white flesh offers a nice blend of sugar and tartness. Use raw...
by Dee Englund | Jul 18, 2017 | Market News
This week’s share will include either turnips or rutabagas. The following information will help you identify them as well as provide helpful storage tips and preparation hints. Turnips Turnips offer us a simultaneous sharp and sweet flavor, enjoyed by many. A...
by Dee Englund | Oct 7, 2014 | CSA Member Updates, What's in your share box
Red Fresno peppers are similar to the jalapeno pepper, but they contain thinner walls. The Fresno pepper starts out bright green, then changes to orange and red as it matures. In cooking, it can be substituted for jalapeno or Serrano peppers. It is an excellent...
by Dee Englund | Sep 23, 2014 | CSA Member Updates, What's in your share box
Butternut squash is an excellent source of vitamins A and C and some of the B vitamins. It is also a great source of fiber, potassium, and magnesium. It is fat free, cholesterol free and sodium free. It has a rich golden-yellow flesh with an excellent smooth...
by Dee Englund | Aug 5, 2014 | CSA Member Updates, What's in your share box
Peppers contain high levels of vitamins A, C, and E and most varieties include the minerals iron and potassium. Refrigerate unwashed in a refrigerator hydrator drawer for 1-2 weeks. Eating them raw, added to a veggie tray, sliced in a salad, or as part of a...
