After a miserable, cold and wet week, the sun is shining, morale is up and we are well into harvesting squash for winter storage. We have happy campers this week, which makes for a better work environment all around. When the produce is ready, we harvest, rain or...
A new and unique item in your boxes, we're sure you'll enjoy popping your own fresh corn. This will be fun to do with the kids as well. Here are the suggestions we have for doing this: 1. Place the popcorn on a shelf after you get it home, for about 3 weeks. Let it...
We are all familiar with the basic green acorn squash domesticated by Native Americans. White acorn squash is a relatively new variety developed in the 1980's by squash collector and expert Glenn Drowns. When mature, the appearance of the outer skin is a creamy white...
Shared on Pinterest by Deron Macey, who writes on her blog, Running on Real Food, she tells us that this hearty kale and cauliflower soup is perfect for a chilly winter's day. Since it's ready in about 20 minutes, it’s quick and easy to make. It's also vegan,...
This delicious recipe was featured in Eating Well magazine, September/October 2007. Either green or white acorn squash can be used in the preparation. Prep time: 30 minutes Bake time: About 1 hour Ready in: 1 hour, 30 minutes Servings: 6 Ingredients: 3 Acorn squash, (...
Adapted from a recipe by Mark Bittman, this recipe was found on the Budget Bytes website. Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Total time: 30 minutes Servings: 6 Ingredients: 1/2 head Green cabbage 1 medium Yellow onion 2 medium Carrots 1 small crown Broccoli 1...
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 Gala...
Tuscan kale is known for its rich blue or grayish-green to deep green leaves with a crinkly texture. It is sometimes referred to as dinosaur kale. It is chewier than Swiss chard, sweeter in taste than collard greens and milder in flavor than the somewhat peppery...
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. ...
Eaten in almost every country in the world, cabbage is one of the most versatile vegetables available. It adapts to many climates and altitudes. Composed of 90% water, it holds a significant amount of vitamins and minerals, such as vitamins A and C, calcium,...
