Daikon radishes are widely used in Asian cuisine. Some grow quite long and regularly will grow more than a foot long. Others are more rounded. We grow white… Read more “Daikon Radishes”
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Celeriac
Celeriac is a variety of celery selected for its enlarged root (actually a tuber). It is not common in America but is a stable in Europe. It… Read more “Celeriac”
Scarlet Turnips
While scarlet turnips can be used in any turnip recipe, we like to harvest them when they are young and tender and can be eaten raw. If… Read more “Scarlet Turnips”
Napa Cabbage
Napa Cabbage is a large, leafy cabbage, also known as Chinese Cabbage and is very prevalent in Asian cooking. It can be enjoyed raw, thinly sliced in… Read more “Napa Cabbage”
Sweet potatoes
Sweet Potatoes are such a versatile vegetable. You can use them in savory dishes (anything from curries to soups to roasted vegetables) or you can go the… Read more “Sweet potatoes”
Edamame
Edamame beans are freshly harvested soybeans. To prepare, strip beans from stalks; then cook in salted, boiling water for approximately 5 minutes or until beans inside pods… Read more “Edamame”
Leeks
Leeks can be used like onions but are milder. The edible portion is the white/light green base of the stalk. The darker green portions of the leaves… Read more “Leeks”
Sweet Peppers
Though they may look like a really hot pepper, these skinny long red peppers are actually very sweet! They are excellent raw but are also good cooked… Read more “Sweet Peppers”
Heirloom tomatoes
Throughout tomato season we’ll include a selection of heirloom tomatoes in the boxes. Heirloom tomatoes are widely sought after for their taste and texture, but are often… Read more “Heirloom tomatoes”
Celery
In general when we harvest celery we leave the leaves on the stalks. These leaves can be used along with the stalks and eaten either cooked or… Read more “Celery”