Turnips offer us a simultaneous sharp and sweet flavor, enjoyed by many. A good source of vitamin C, potassium, and calcium, turnip greens also provide us with vitamins A, C, and B-complex, and the minerals potassium, magnesium, and calcium. They are one of the...
Available year round, Yukon Gold potatoes are noted for their golden yellow-brown skin and shallow eyes. The flesh is distinctively moist, yellow and waxy. The Yukon Gold potato will keep its beautiful golden hue even when cooked. The cooked flesh has a creamy...
Sometimes during the course of the season, unexpected changes can occur. We do everything in our power to be sure you receive everything that we say will appear in your farm share on any given week. Sometimes the weather may turn ugly, sort of like the crazy...
This recipe was found on the RealSimple.com web-site. It's quick and easy, and a fun and delicious way to serve eggplant. Prep/Cooking time: 25 minutes Servings: 4 Ingredients: 2 small eggplants (1 1/2 pounds total), sliced lengthwise 1/2 inch thick 2 tablespoons...
This week's eggplant is a white variety, called 'White lightning'. 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...
Taking its name after a fishing village in Italy, the Chioggia Guardsmark beet is quite distinctive. When you slice into the center of it, you will be delighted to see the beautiful alternating light-red and white rings. Fascinating enough to entice even the...
This delicious recipe was found on the Allrecipes.com web-site. It was shared by a fellow cook who calls herself monkeydoo3. Prep time: 30 minutes Cooking time: 1 hour Servings: 8 Ingredients: 6 large beets, trimmed 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil salt and ground...
This recipe was found on the about.com Food web-site, and is shared by Diana Rattray. Prep time: 12 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes Servings: 6-8 Ingredients: 1 cup chopped red onion 3 cups chopped Swiss chard 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper 4-6...
Chard is native to the Mediterranean region. It is named 'Swiss chard' because it was first described by a Swiss botanist in the 16th century. The most familiar varieties of Swiss chard are the white stem and the beautiful ruby-red stem chard. Both types have...
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...
