by Dee Englund | Oct 15, 2018 | Market News
This week’s share will contain either Red or Russet potatoes. Potatoes are considered an important staple food and the number one vegetable crop in the world. Because of their neutral starchy flavor, they are a good complement to many meals. They are available...
by Dee Englund | Oct 15, 2018 | Market News
This week’s share will include either red or green kale. 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...
by Dee Englund | Sep 26, 2017 | CSA Member Updates, What's in your share box
Originating in New Zealand, Gala apples were developed by apple breeder J.H. Kidd in 1934. They are a cross between Kidd’s Orange Red and Golden Delicious apples. They grow well in both warm and cold climates, and are now available year-round. The thin skin of a...
by Dee Englund | Sep 27, 2016 | Market News
Are green tomatoes new to you? Wondering if they are as nutritious as the more familiar red ones? Indeed they are . . . green tomatoes contain vitamins A, C, and K, the B-complex vitamins and antioxidants, as well as iron, phosphorus, and other minerals. Green...
by Dee Englund | Jun 22, 2015 | What's in your share box, CSA Member Updates
Kohlrabi is a close relative of broccoli; it resembles a root vegetable but actually the edible globe is the modified swollen stem. The edible leaves jut from the globe portion of the kohlrabi. It offers generous amounts of vitamins A and C and emphasizes the...