by Chris Kaufenberg | Aug 21, 2017 | CSA Member Updates, What's in your share box
Looking quite similar to onions in appearance, leeks are root vegetables and are related to onions, garlic, scallions, shallots and chives. Their flavor is onion-like but much milder. People who avoid this vegetable because they dislike onions should try them, their...
by Dee Englund | Jul 11, 2016 | CSA Member Updates, What's in your share box
Yellow wax beans are crisp, succulent and firm, with a mellow, grassy, sweet and somewhat nutty flavor. They are nearly identical to green beans except for the color. The skin of yellow wax beans is somewhat thinner and more velvety. To store, wrap wax beans in a...
by Dee Englund | Aug 19, 2014 | CSA Member Updates, What's in your share box
Cauliflower offers significant vegetable protein along with Vitamins A, B-complex, C and E, as well as a variety of minerals. Refrigerate fresh cauliflower in a plastic bag for up to 2 weeks. To prepare, soak the head upside down in cold water to clean thoroughly. ...
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,...
by Dee Englund | Aug 5, 2014 | CSA Member Updates, What's in your share box
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....
