Ginger is a flowering plant that originated in Southeast Asia. It’s among the healthiest and most delicious spices. Ginger is closely related to turmeric, cardamom, and galangal. The rhizome (underground part of the stem) is the part commonly used as a spice. It’s often called ginger root or, simply, ginger. Ginger can be used fresh, […]
Vegan Butternut Squash & Kale Lasagna
Each week we try to use a few veggies from the CSA list in one recipe – so you can take full advantage of your winter veggies. This lasagna recipe happens to be a favorite. And it happens to be vegan as we try to appeal to all of our plant-based eaters out there! However, […]
CSA Stir Fry
Week one of the Winter CSA contains the following vegetables: radish, carrots, beets, fingerling potatoes, celery, yu choy, baby bok choy and baby lettuce. This combination of veggies can all be used together in a delicous and healthy stir fry. Instructions Sautee some garlic, ginger & onion in avocado oil. Add in radish, carrot, fingerling […]
What are Fingerling Potatoes?
Fingerlings potatoes have distinctive nutty and earthy flavors. Russian, Banana, and French are abundant types that are generally available. They have a waxy yellow flesh, but the French, underneath its red exterior, can sometimes show a streak of red. Fingerlings have thin skin and therefore, do not need to be peeled. Their flesh tastes rich, nutty, and buttery. The […]
Growing Vegetables in the Winter
Growing vegetables during the winter months is an entirely different experience than growing during the summer. After a full summer season comes to an end, we are ready to head into the greenhouses to prepare our winter crops. The elements change from hot, muggy days to chilly and eventually cold mornings and evenings with limited […]