by Dee Englund | Jul 26, 2016 | CSA Member Updates, Recipes
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...
by Dee Englund | Jul 25, 2016 | CSA Member Updates, What's in your share box
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...
by Dee Englund | Jul 11, 2016 | Market News
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...
by Dee Englund | Aug 26, 2014 | CSA Member Updates, Recipes
This recipe courtesy of “From Asparagus to Zucchini: A Guide to Cooking Farm-Fresh Seasonal Produce” published by the Madison Area Community Supported Agriculture Coalition. Ingredients: 1 pound potatoes, cut in 1/2-inch pieces 1-4 cloves garlic, chopped...
by Dee Englund | Aug 5, 2014 | CSA Member Updates, What's in your share box
The first ripe tomatoes of the season are eagerly anticipated by cooks and gardeners alike. An excellent source of antioxidants and dietary fiber, they also offer us high levels of vitamin A and potassium, and are a good source of vitamin C. They can be baked,...
