While blanched-anything isn't a particularly appealing description, blanching is a transformative technique that can brighten the color, tame the bitterness and maintain the crunch of nearly every veggie in the book. This blog focuses on blanching as a means of harnessing all those greens.
Read MoreIf you are living the CSA farm share dream, you know that the day before the next pickup is the day to get last week's produce dealt with. For many CSA newcomers, it is a time when guilt comes into play. For whatever reason (too many take out burrito nights, not loving the third week of kale, etc.) there are veggies left over that need to be used.
Read MoreFall is here, and with it comes those fall veggies you know and love--cabbage, carrots, beets, potatoes, onions, rutabagas, winter squash. As the veggies pile up, you might be wondering what to do with all of it. The nice thing about fall produce is that a lot of it is meant for storage, and therefore forgiving if you forget it in the back of your fridge for weeks at a time. Most of it will last deep into winter. But, if you’re looking for some fun fall projects with delicious results, maybe it’s time to dip your toes into the world of fermentation.
Read MoreIf you can get some prep done when you come home with your veggies each week, it can make the rest of the week feel so much easier. As part of the Greens Challenge, we’re challenging you to prep your greens for the week!
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