by Chris Kaufenberg | Oct 4, 2022 | CSA Member Updates, Dee's Corner
Acorn squash is coming your way this week! When baked, this gift from the field has a mild buttery flavor that pairs well with a wide variety of seasonings, both savory and sweet. It can also be broiled, roasted, steamed, sautéed, pureed or microwaved. Use a sturdy,...
by Chris Kaufenberg | Aug 16, 2022 | CSA Member Updates, What's in your share box
Collard greens and kale both come from the cabbage family (Brassica oleracea). Though they can be used interchangeably for many purposes, they are not the same thing. Both vegetables are quite bitter, though collard greens are slightly milder (especially when...
by Dee Englund | Aug 15, 2017 | CSA Member Updates, What's in your share box
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 | CSA Member Updates, What's in your share box
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 | Oct 1, 2014 | CSA Member Updates, What's in your share box
Acorn squash is an old standby in winter squash and for many people, their first introduction to squash in general. Containing significant levels of vitamins A and C, thiamin, pantothenic acid and other B-family vitamins, acorn squash also provides many minerals. ...
