Recipes

This might be the luckiest Local Box yet. Rockin’ a rainbow of colors, we have Paula Red Apples from Dwight Miller & Son Orchards in VT, (orange-ish) salad tomatoes and yellow bell peppers from our neighbor Atlas Farm, vibrantly green basil from Happy Valley Organics in Hadley, MA, blueberries from Burke Hill Farm in Maine, […]

The organic Macomber rutabagas in this week’s boxes are a truly local New England delicacy. Not much is known about the origin of this unique root vegetable, but legend has it that it was invented in Westport, MA. Brothers Adin and Elihu Macomber attended the 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia and were fascinated to learn […]

Every now and then a bruised apple gets by us, or we accidentally leave your box on the back porch instead of the front. In order for us to provide the exceptional service you expect, we ask that you let us know of any problems via your account’s Report Order Issues form.  Read on to […]

Are you familiar with the expression it’s just the tip of the iceberg? That’s the best way to describe how much you probably knew about asparagus…until now. In fact, it’s a very fitting analogy because the twig-like shoots we affectionately refer to as asparagus spears sprout from a large network of subterranean roots that twist […]

Residents of Newton Lower Falls: Next Thursday is your day! Which is to say, we start delivering to zip code 02462, Newton Lower Falls, on Thursdays starting next Thursday June 2nd! You can sign up here. (Don’t live in 02462 yourself but know someone who does? We’d greatly appreciate it if you’d give them a […]

Now that we’ve got Thanksgiving under our (seemingly expanding) belts, we’re looking forward to a festive holiday season and some exciting late fall and early winter fruits and veggies like citrus, local leafy greens, various squash varieties and persimmons. Happy Hanukkah The Festival of Lights begins this Sunday evening, which means it’s time to bring out some of […]

We’re in the exciting process of reviewing last year’s produce with our growers and planning ahead for the upcoming local season. This week brings beautiful watermelon radishes and beets from Winter Moon Farm along with potatoes and purple top turnips from Nature’s Circle Farm – both local Massachusetts farms. But as the local supply starts […]

We’re now offering locally made salsa from Appalachian Naturals! They’re based in Goshen, MA, and they use produce grown by our friends out at Atlas Farm among others! 100% Certified Organic! Sugar-free/Vinegar-free! Ingredients: Organic tomatoes*, organic onion*, organic jalapeño peppers*, organic cilantro*, Portuguese sea salt, organic lime juice, organic epazote (herb from Mexico). *MA grown! […]

Working from home comes with so many freedoms, and different challenges than the traditional workplace. You have the power to set your own working schedule but, family and pets are just around the corner as a welcomed distraction. Here are some tips to help you productively work from home and avoid cabin fever! Have a […]

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What Happened with Prop 37 and Where Do We Go From Here? As you have probably heard by now, Proposition 37 – California’s controversial ballot question requiring the mandatory labeling of GMOs – sputtered and stalled in the polls. So what happened? The proposition failed by a relatively small margin – 46.9 percent to 53.1 […]

Our Dogma Box includes organic fruits and vegetables sourced as close to Boston as possible throughout the year. Similar to a CSA or farm share, this box is filled with the best organic produce from local and regional farms. This week’s Dogma Box is packed with the vibrant colors including rainbow carrots, Massachusetts cranberries, and […]

Last week Anthony Mirisciotta of Deep Root Organic Co-op made the trek down from Vermont to meet with us. Anthony is our point of contact for ordering produce from Deep Root, and we were happy to finally meet him in person after working with him for the past few years. Deep Root Organic Co-Op is […]

When the sun sets before 4:30 and the temperature fluctuates between chilly and I-think-my-nose-might-fall-off levels, the couch and a cozy blanket seem extra appealing. Though there is something to be said for allowing yourself to slow down a little and reflect in this season of long nights, keeping active will help maintain your health and […]