When roots are roasted, their delicate flavors of fruit and spice mellow as the sugars caramelize. Roots eaten raw, however, are an entirely different taste experience: each vegetable maintains the integrity of its textural crispness and bright flavor, and as…
The turnip, that root vegetable with the bulbous white taproot, has been cultivated by humans for at least thirty-five centuries. And although often forgotten in modern diets, it holds quite a distinguished place in the history of European civilization—considered to…
Here’s this week’s Fall CSA share! See what your box holds this week. Hakurei Turnips- This Asian variety produces beautiful round globes, tender and sweet. These are our favorite because their flavor is unmatched! The greens are also edible, but…
Autumn farming can be tough! Below get a glimpse of what a 26 degree frost can do to even the heartiest of winter crops. All of these plants should be just fine with a little time to re-grow healthy leaves….
Here’s your third Fall CSA share! See what your box holds this week. Daikon Radishes- White and slender. Slice into little rounds and sprinkle with salt or toss into a salad. Before storing in the fridge, cut off the top…
Malabar spinach isn’t quite spinach at all. It’s a perennial, climbing vine that grows thick, meaty leaves that just happen to look and taste quite a bit like spinach, especially when cooked. Native to India and Indonesia, the plant thrives…
Here’s your second CSA share from Red Moon Farm! We know the frost could arrive any day, so this might be the last week for some of the summer treats we have been able to give you thus far. This…
It’s last call for the summer garden, and as the last peppers trickle out, we’ve been stuffing ourselves silly. Try these variations on the stuffed pepper—and tell us how you’ve been using your peppers down in the comments! Hot Peppers…
This Saturday’s weather was perfect for an outdoor gathering on the grass enjoying one another’s company. And boy, you CSA members sure can cook! (Don’t forget to share your recipes with me and I’ll feature you in the kitchen blog!)…
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