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Radishes

Radishes

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,...

Dee’s Corner

Dee’s Corner

Hello to all our CSA members--here we are on week 8, and we're halfway through our season already! Have you been able to use everything in your boxes by the time the next one arrives? We have, most of the time, but once in awhile you may find it challenging to finish...

Mom’s Corner

As we mentioned last week, we'll be featuring kid-friendly recipes in this section. Elizabeth, one of our CSA moms, shared several with us that you can watch for in the coming weeks. Here's one to start us off: Mexican Veggie Hot dish Preheat your oven to 350 degrees...

Celery and Radish Salad

Celery and Radish Salad

This recipe was found on the website Food.com, and it was sent by Lori C., who lives in the beautiful woods of Eastern Maine. Prep time: 15 minutes Servings: 4 Ingredients: 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 Tablespoon White Wine Vinegar 3 Tablespoons Olive oil, extra-virgin...

Sausage and Swiss Chard Lasagna

Sausage and Swiss Chard Lasagna

Created by Candace Morehouse of Arizona, this recipe was found on the Taste of Home website. It's so rich and creamy, and Candace mentions that this is a great way to get kids to eat healthy greens. Prep time: 45 minutes Cook time + standing time: 55 minutes Servings:...

Potatoes

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 year-round as they are harvested somewhere every month of the year....

Green Bell Peppers

Green Bell Peppers

Peppers contain high levels of vitamins A, C, and E and most varieties include the minerals iron and potassium.  Refrigerate unwashed in a refrigerator hydrator drawer for 1-2 weeks.   Eating them raw, added to a veggie tray, sliced in a salad, or as part of a...