by Dee Englund | Oct 9, 2018 | What's in your share box, CSA Member Updates
White potatoes are small to medium in size, with a round to long shape. The skin of a white potato is white or tan, and its flesh is white. You’ll notice white potatoes have a thin delicate skin, and the texture is slightly creamy. They have a mild and very...
by Dee Englund | Aug 15, 2017 | What's in your share box, CSA Member Updates
Yellow, orange or red bell peppers provide most of the same nutrients as the green. Several sources say the Vitamin C content is higher in the colored as compared to the green. The flavor is usually sweeter as well. Store unwashed in the vegetable drawer of your...
by Dee Englund | Aug 23, 2016 | What's in your share box, CSA Member Updates
A convenient ready-to-go snack that is low in calories, celery is a staple for many of us. One of the most versatile vegetables around, besides its use as a quick snack, celery is used in salads, stir-fries, soups, and stews. Unlike some vegetables, it retains most...
by Dee Englund | Sep 1, 2015 | What's in your share box, CSA Member Updates
Sweet red bell peppers are a rich source of vitamin C. They also offer us a significant amount of vitamin A and adequate levels of essential minerals such as iron, copper, zinc, potassium, manganese, magnesium, and selenium. Store red bell peppers in the refrigerator...
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...
