by Dee Englund | Aug 15, 2017 | CSA Member Updates, News from the Farmer
This week I thought it would be appropriate to describe a normal day on the farm. I do appreciate a good night’s rest so sometimes I sleep in a little later than other days. I generally like to be at the farm just after 6 am. Some days are earlier but never...
by Dee Englund | Aug 15, 2017 | CSA Member Updates, What's in your share box
Yellow, orange or red bell peppers provide most of the same nutrients as the green. Several sources say the Vitamin C content is higher in the colored as compared to the green. The flavor is usually sweeter as well. Store unwashed in the vegetable drawer of your...
by Dee Englund | Aug 15, 2017 | CSA Member Updates, Recipes
I’ve made this salad with either the green or purple beans, and sometimes a combination of the two. It’s a nice alternative to the usual green salad. Servings: 4 Ingredients: 1 pound fresh Green or Purple beans, washed and ends trimmed 1 cup Grape or...
by Dee Englund | Aug 15, 2017 | CSA Member Updates, Recipes
This recipe was found on the Taste of Home website. Prep time: 50 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Servings: 8 Ingredients: 1 small Eggplant 2 small Zucchini 5 Plum Tomatoes, seeded 1 large sweet Red Pepper 1 large Onion, cut into small wedges 1/4 cup Olive Oil 3...
by Dee Englund | Aug 15, 2017 | CSA Member Updates, Recipes
This recipe was published in the St. Paul Pioneer Press on Sunday, July 30, 2017. It is adapted from “Red, White and ‘Que,” by Karen Adler and Judith Fertig; Running Press, 2017. The photo that accompanied the recipe was so eye-catching, I simply had...