A welcome addition to our salads of early spring greens, radishes offer us a splash of color and zest. Although the radish root is 94 percent water and of modest nutritional value, it does provide a small amount of minerals such as potassium, phosphorus, magnesium,...
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...
Happy August! It's hard to believe how fast the season is progressing! It's an early morning out in the CSA field with my crew, harvesting beets, radishes, kale and onions. Early mornings with dew on the ground, a new sunrise on the horizon and the harvest in full...
This recipe was found on the Allrecipes.com website. It was shared by Alli Shircliff, who makes it often for her friends, as it's a perennial favorite! Prep time: 20 minutes Ready in: 30 minutes Ingredients: 1 bunch Kale, ribs discarded and leaves cut into thin strips...
At this time of year, many of us find ourselves grilling several times a week. Here is a simple and delicious way to use the beets in your share box this week. This recipe was found on Allrecipes.com, shared by LWilcox45. Preparation time: 15 minutes Cook time: 35...
The versatile onion is the most universal seasoning used by humans. The common bulb onions are reddish purple, white, or yellow with a tan skin. The tan-skinned storage onion is the strongest most pungent variety, while its purple and white cousins are milder and...
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...
An ancient staple food of the Americas, corn is often referred to as maize. When combined with most beans or dairy, corn will provide a complete protein. This is shown by the many traditional native dishes. Similar to other whole grains, corn is a great source of...
This week some of the shares will receive yellow summer squash and others will receive zucchini. The storage and preparation techniques will be similar for both of them. Yellow summer squash is a welcome staple every summer. Low in calories, easily digested, and very...
