This week’s CSA selection was a potpourri of summer and fall veggies. This time of year creates the perfect market basket since tomatoes, peppers, and lettuces are still available. Plus fall veggies like hard shell squash are beginning to be picked as well. Included in this week’s box was a beautiful white head of cauliflower. [...] [...more]
This week’s CSA box was filled with a variety of late summer to fall veggies. Among the variety of veggies was some peppers, lettuces etc. and a beautiful purple kohlrabi. Kohlrabi is a bit unusual but readily available at grocery stores. I am not a huge kohlrabi consumer myself, so consulted some of [...] [...more]
Grapes are not only sweet and tasty, they are also so easy to eat – no slicing or peeling involved! Grapes come in a variety of forms and are actually classified by their use and color. Did you know that grapes for eating are sweet in taste, while wine-making grapes are more acidic, giving them [...] [...more]
It’s not surprising that corn is one of fall’s most popular vegetables; its sweet taste and versatility make it a true delight for many dishes! Whether you get your corn from a local farmer’s market or super market, you should resist the temptation to peel back the husk to examine the corn because this will cause [...] [...more]
Apple picking has to be one of my favorite fall activities, there is nothing quite like biting into a freshly picked, crisp apple. Now that the fall season has arrived, it’s the best time to enjoy apples while they are at the peak of their season. Did you know that Red Delicious apples are only eaten [...] [...more]
Maybe you’re not familiar with the medieval saying, “Ate an apfel avore gwain to bed makes the doctor beg his bread” but it’s got the same idea as the modern day saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Not only are apples a delicious flavorful fruit, they also provide a good source [...] [...more]
I picked up the first produce box last week at the designated location. The long anticipated box was brimming with a colorful assortment of produce in the first Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) delivery. It was filled with quite a varied selection of farm fresh produce that consisted of sweet corn, fat cucumbers, two varieties [...] [...more]
When I think about summer foods, two words come to mind– grilling and salads. Typically grilled meats and salads make a great combination and so they’re often served side-by-side. The following recipe combines barbecued chicken and mixed greens into one dish to create a delectable taste. The juicy grilled barbecue chicken matches perfectly when [...] [...more]
Have you ever walked down the produce aisle, and caught a look at a deep purple pear-shaped produce known as the eggplant, and wondered what it is exactly? Well, wonder no more! At our Salad Center you are able to learn more about this wonderful and versatile fruit that’s often misunderstood. On the Salad Center [...] [...more]
