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 refrigerator. Since they are ethylene sensitive, try to store them away from ethylene-producing fruit which w

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 wash right before you plan to cook. If you want to store greens in the fridge for longer, wrap them i

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 cooking with scallions, try to use the whole plant. Slice the green & white parts thinly for ginger

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 up to a week. If you find yourself with too many, make pickles! Cooking Tips Cucumbers are an easy

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 roots will keep for a couple weeks, if not longer. Save the greens for soup or radish leaf pesto or

Hello CSA Members! Just a few notes: The Johnson City Farmers market starts next Saturday, April 27th! This week will be the last pickup at Boone St. Market- we will text you on Friday when we drop it off! Boone St. Market: Friday 12pm-5pm & Saturday 10am-5pm Base Camp BE: Friday 2pm-? Saturday & S

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 keep for up to a week or more. Please note that we typically don’t wash the salad greens we pack f

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 should keep on the counter for up to 5 days. If you want to preserve some for the winter, slow roast th

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 want to preserve some for the winter, slowly roast them with plenty of olive oil, garlic, and herbs

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 refrigerator for up to one week. Cooking Tips Storage At the very beginning of summer squash season, we like t

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 store them separately in your fridge. The roots without their greens will last for weeks. Cooking T

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 paste ½ yellow onion, finely chopped ½ cup fresh cilantro 1 cup mayonnaise Instructions Shred the cab

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 garnish Place the potatoes in a medium-size pot and cover them with enough water to extend 2 inches ab

We are so excited to have a new season starting this week. Just a few reminders: Johnson City: pickups will be at Boone St. Market in Jonesboro on Friday after 12pm or on Saturday during their regular business hours (10am-5pm) Banner Elk: Boxes will be in the cooler at Base Camp after 2pm on Fri

Here's a few recipes for the summer vegetable that just keeps giving! Zucchini Garden Chowder Zucchini Brownies Lemon Rosemary Zucchini Bread

Here are some ideas of what to do with these delicious early summer specialties! https://www.bonappetit.com/test-kitchen/ingredients/article/garlic-scapes

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 foods from Southeast Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. The whole plant is edible. When fr

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 them in a damp paper towel. Greens also freeze well. Blanch in salted boiling water for 3 minutes, dr

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 beautiful. Storage The roots without their greens will last for weeks, if not months.   Cooking T

Hello Friends of Trosly Farm Just a few reminders about pickup places & times: Boone St. Market: Friday 12pm-5pm & Saturday 10am-5pm Base Camp BE: Friday 2pm-? Saturday & Sunday Trosly Farm: Friday 10am-6pm & Saturday 10am-6pm JC Deliveries will be Friday morning (leave a cooler!) Avery Co. Deliver

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. Please note that we typically don’t wash the salad greens we pack for you unless they’re very dirty, bec