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    Recipes & Ideas

    Share photos of your glorious local creations and tips about how to make the most of your CSA share!

    Kaci Nidiffer

    Peppers

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    We grow a mix of sweet Italian roasting peppers and sweet bell peppers. Storage Peppers like to be cool but not cold. Ripe peppers will keep for about five days in the a plastic bag in the refrigerato
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    Recent Activity:
    Sep 25, 2019
    Kaci Nidiffer

    Kale

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    All the kale varieties we grow are tender, deep-green, and ready for a kale salad or a quick saute. Storage Store kale in the fridge for a week, if not longer. Unwashed greens last longer, so only was
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    Recent Activity:
    Jun 18, 2019
    Kaci Nidiffer

    Scallions

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    Also known as "green onions" or "bunching onions," scallions have a mild onion flavor and are delicious raw or cooked. Storage Store scallions in the fridge for a week or more. Cooking Tips When coo
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    Recent Activity:
    Jun 3, 2019
    Kaci Nidiffer

    Cucumbers

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    We look forward to cucumbers all year and they’re a big part of our summer diet on the farm. They’re hydrating and cooling and good so many ways. Storage Store cucumbers dry in the refrigerator for u
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    Recent Activity:
    Jun 3, 2019
    Kaci Nidiffer

    Radish Recipes

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    SAVE THOSE GREENS!!!!!! They are nutritious and healthy too- just be sure to eat them cooked to get the best flavor and texture. Storage Store radishes, with their tops off, in the refrigerator. The r
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    Recent Activity:
    Apr 26, 2019
    Kaci Nidiffer

    German Potato Salad

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    Ingredients 2 pounds potatoes 1/2 pound thick-cut bacon 3/4 cup finely chopped onion 1/3 cup white vinegar 1/4 cup sugar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons minced chives, for gar
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    Recent Activity:
    Apr 9, 2019
    Kaci Nidiffer

    Heirloom Tomatoes

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    America's favorite vegetable. (I mean, fruit?) Storage Important: never put tomatoes in the fridge. They’ll keep their flavor and texture best if you leave them out on your kitchen counter. They sho
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    Jul 11, 2019
    Kaci Nidiffer

    Salad Tomatoes

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    Storage Important : never put tomatoes in the fridge. They’ll keep their flavor and texture best if you leave them out on your kitchen counter. They should keep on the counter for up to 5 days. If you
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    Recent Activity:
    Jun 18, 2019
    Kaci Nidiffer

    Squash & Zucchini

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    Summer Squash Summer squash is one of our favorite summer vegetables because of how versatile it is in the kitchen. Storage Store summer squash in a well ventilated/not sealed bag in the refrigerato
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    Recent Activity:
    Jun 3, 2019
    Kaci Nidiffer

    Japanese Turnip Recipes

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    Japanese Turnips Hakurei or "Tokyo" Turnips are Japanese turnips that are especially crisp, juicy, and tender. Storage If your turnips have the greens on them, cut the greens off from the roots and s
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    May 14, 2019
    Kaci Nidiffer

    Keto Indian Cabbage Recipe

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    Ingredients 25 oz. green cabbage 51⁄3 oz. butter 20 oz. ground pork or ground lamb 1 tsp salt 2 garlic cloves 1 tsp onion powder ¼ tsp ground black pepper 1 tbsp white wine vinegar 1 tbsp red curry pa
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    Recent Activity:
    Apr 19, 2019
    Kaci Nidiffer

    Spinach Recipes & Ideas

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    We harvest baby spinach when it's still young and at its most tender. Baby spinach is great in salads. Storage Store in a plastic bag, in the refrigerator. It's best eaten within a few days, but will
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    Recent Activity:
    Apr 4, 2019
    Kaci Nidiffer

    Zucchini Love

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    Here's a few recipes for the summer vegetable that just keeps giving! Zucchini Garden Chowder Zucchini Brownies Lemon Rosemary Zucchini Bread
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    Jul 1, 2019
    Kaci Nidiffer

    Garlic Scapes

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    Here are some ideas of what to do with these delicious early summer specialties! https://www.bonappetit.com/test-kitchen/ingredients/article/garlic-scapes
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    Recent Activity:
    Jun 12, 2019
    Kaci Nidiffer

    Cilantro

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    Also known as coriander, cilantro is a versatile herb that’s widely used in many parts of the world. Storage Store cilantro in the fridge for up to one week. Cooking Tips Cilantro makes us think of
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    Recent Activity:
    Jun 3, 2019
    Kaci Nidiffer

    Swiss Chard Recipes

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    Storage Store chard in the fridge for several days, if not longer. Unwashed greens last longer, so only wash right before you plan to cook. If you want to store greens in the fridge for longer, wrap t
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    Recent Activity:
    May 14, 2019
    Kaci Nidiffer

    Beet Recipes

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    Beets We love beets! But we know some of you may not love them yet. If that's you, we say: beets are well worth reconsidering. They’re incredibly nutritious, sweet-as-candy, versatile, and stunningly
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    Recent Activity:
    Apr 16, 2019
    Kaci Campbell

    Salad Tips & Recipes

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    Baby Lettuce Mix Our baby lettuce is a mix of young, tender lettuces that make a great salad. Storage Store baby lettuce in a plastic bag, in the refrigerator. It's best eaten within a few days. Plea
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    Recent Activity:
    Feb 19, 2019