The First Kiss apple (MN55 variety), bred by the University of Minnesota from Honeycrisp and AA‑44, bursts with Honeycrisp‑inspired juiciness and delivers an exceptionally crisp, mouth-filling texture paired with a lightly tart yet well‑balanced, aromatic flavor —...
Hello, wonderful members of our CSA program! Can you believe it? We're already in Week 13, and the countdown to the end of this season is underway. First a bit of unfortunate news. We regret to inform you that due to unforeseen challenges in the field, including the...
This early season Minnesota hearty apple, developed by the horticulturalists at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum's Horticultural Resource Center at the University of Minnesota, was released in 1999. The apple tastes sweet and tangy, with accents of brown sugar, and...
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...
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...
Looking quite similar to onions in appearance, leeks are root vegetables and are related to onions, garlic, scallions, shallots and chives. Their flavor is onion-like but much milder. People who avoid this vegetable because they dislike onions should try them, their...
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...
Cauliflower offers significant vegetable protein along with Vitamins A, B-complex, C and E, as well as a variety of minerals. Refrigerate fresh cauliflower in a plastic bag for up to 2 weeks. To prepare, soak the head upside down in cold water to clean thoroughly. ...
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...
An ancient staple food of the Americas, corn is often referred to as maize. When combined with most beans or dairy, corn will provide a complete protein. This is shown by the many traditional native dishes. Similar to other whole grains, corn is a great source of...
