by Chris Kaufenberg | Sep 20, 2022 | CSA Member Updates, Dee's Corner
It appears that our weather will be taking a turn towards Fall tomorrow, and so do our share boxes with Butternut squash and SweeTango apples this week! SweeTango apples will make your taste buds dance. This University of Minnesota bred apple is a cross between the...
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 | 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 | Sep 2, 2014 | CSA Member Updates, What's in your share box
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...
by Dee Englund | Aug 5, 2014 | CSA Member Updates, What's in your share box
The first ripe tomatoes of the season are eagerly anticipated by cooks and gardeners alike. An excellent source of antioxidants and dietary fiber, they also offer us high levels of vitamin A and potassium, and are a good source of vitamin C. They can be baked,...
