Welcome to Week 15 of the CSA season! From the Farmer: A Note of Gratitude As we send out this final share of the season, the fields are showing the clear signs of fall—leaves crisping, vines pulling back, and cool air settling in each morning. Each CSA box...
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Spaghetti Squash
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...
Colored Bell Peppers
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...
Yellow Onions
A classic cooking onion, yellow onions are also known as storage onions. They have a long storage life, and are best stored at room temperature in a dry dark location. Yellow onions have a sharp robust flavor and aroma. Their most common use is for soups, stews and...
Delicata or Sweet Dumpling Squash
This week's share will contain either delicata or sweet dumpling squash, both of which are excellent for individual servings. They are delicious served with butter, salt and pepper, and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese, or you may enjoy them stuffed a variety of ways....
Mini Sweet Peppers
Mini sweet peppers are small in size and have an elongated, uniform shape that tapers slightly to the non-stem end. The petite peppers range in color from green, yellow, red, to orange and the skin is smooth, thin, glossy, and firm. They have a crisp texture, are...
Apples
There's a good reason for the oft-heard saying, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away". Apples are high in fiber and vitamin C, low in calories, contain no fat or cholesterol, and have only a trace of sodium. They are a favorite snack for kids and adults alike. ...
Buttercup Squash
One of the most popular winter squash varieties, buttercup squash has a sweet and creamy orange flesh. Containing more than 200% of the recommended daily amount of vitamin A, it is also high in vitamins C and B. An added benefit is that buttercup squash is an...
Carrots
High in vitamin A and beta carotene, which is the substance responsible for its beautiful orange color, carrots are a favorite raw snack for many children and adults. The carrot is also high in fiber, calcium, potassium, and other trace minerals. To receive the most...