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...
One of the many challenging things about farming is hurdling all of the obstacles Mother Nature throws our way. Recently this rain has been kicking our butts, and now she's decided to throw in a frost or two. While an early light frost, like last night, doesn't have...
Recipe provided by Genius Kitchen Ingredients: 1⁄2 small kabocha squash 3 tablespoons light brown sugar (plus more for sprinkling) 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne (or hot chili powder) 1⁄2 teaspoon cumin 1⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon 1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg 1⁄4 teaspoon salt 1 1⁄2 teaspoons...
This recipe was found on Pinterest and was originally from Woman's Day magazine. Try adding red bell pepper for an additional flavor boost. Prep time: 25 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 1 lb. pizza dough 3 Tablespoons olive oil 2 small eggplants (about 1 lb. total),...
Ingredients: 1 buttercup squash (2 to 2 1/2 lb) 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 2 tablespoons peach or apricot preserves 2 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs 2 tablespoons shredded coconut 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice 1/8 teaspoon...
Kabocha is hard on the outside with knobbly-looking skin. It is shaped like a squat pumpkin and has a dull-finished, deep-green skin with some celadon-to-white stripes and an intense yellow-orange color on the inside. In many respects it is similar to buttercup...
Empire apples are bright red with faint white markings and a light green cap. They are a medium size, perfect for children's school lunches. They have a crispy, crunchy texture and a creamy white interior. Developed at Cornell University in the 1940's, they are named...
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...
Believed to have originated in India or Burma, eggplant became popular in many Arab countries and Northern Africa around 900 A.D. When it was first introduced in Europe around the 15th century, it was cultivated only as an ornamental curiosity, because it was...
Beets are one of the most colorful, sweet and delicious vegetables to use, and they are so versatile! Use them either cooked or raw, and in your favorite recipes. They contain generous portions of vitamin C, A, and the carotenes. Using beet greens will also give you...
