Recipes

The lime is a citrus fruit that is smaller and sweeter than its close relative, the lemon. Limes are a very common ingredient in Mexican, Vietnamese, Indian, and Thai cuisines and help enhance the flavor of countless dishes and drinks. In the 19th century, British sailors were given lemons and limes daily to prevent scurvy […]

In culinary terms, herbs are leafy green plants that are used in small quantities to add flavor to food and drinks. Some of the herbs we get here at Boston Organics include oregano, parsley, chives, mint, basil, thyme, dill, and rosemary. Preparation Add fresh herbs to dishes at the end of cooking, or right before […]

Dried Figs will keep in an unopened package on the cupboard or pantry shelf for up to 6 months – similar to other dried fruits. Once the package has been opened, and they may not be consumed within a short period, it is recommended that they be stored in jars or plastic containers with tight […]

Celery is thought to have originated in the Mediterranean region, but is now grown and enjoyed all over the world. It is often used with onions and carrots as a base for many sauces and soups; this special trio goes by many names, including “mirepoix” in French cuisine, “sofritto” in Italian, and the “holy trinity” […]

For the purists, we do know that pumpkins are technically hard-rind squash. However, not everyone knows that, so we made them into a separate item here! Pumpkins are native to North America and are one of the most popular crops in the U.S. Americans produce about 1.5 billion pounds of pumpkins a year, at an […]

White mushrooms (also known as button mushrooms) are cultivated in over 70 different countries and are the most commonly consumed variety of mushrooms today. (Read more about white mushrooms on Wikipedia.) Storage Tips Prepackaged mushrooms can be stored, unopened, in the refrigerator for about one week. Once opened, mushrooms should be moved to a paper […]

Endive is a slightly bitter leaf vegetable that technically belongs to the daisy family. The two main varieties are curly endive (also called chicory or frisee) and escarole. Storage Tips Endive can be stored in a plastic bag, in the coldest part of the refrigerator for a day or two, however it will wilt quickly […]

Dates are a sweet fruit that grow on the date palm.  Mostly likely originating near the Persian Gulf, date palms have been a staple food source in the Middle East and northern Africa for thousands of years.   They were introduced to Mexico and California by Spaniards in the mid-18th century.  The name ‘date’ derives […]

Cilantro is the name for the leaves of the coriander plant. It is an herb common in many south Asian and Mexican dishes (like salsa and guacamole!). (Read more on Wikipedia.) Storage Tips If you need to store fresh herbs, trim the stems then place them into a jar with about an inch of water […]

Baby carrots (or more technically, “baby-cut carrots”) are fully grown carrots that have been peeled and cut into small, snack-sized rods. California farmer, Mike Yurosek, came up with the idea as a way to sell carrots with slight imperfections that would otherwise go to waste. (Read more on Wikipedia.) Storage Tips Refrigerate your unwashed carrots […]

Did you know that artichokes are actually unopened flower buds? The buds are harvested before reaching maturity, when they resemble large pinecones. The flower parts are hidden in the bud, surrounded by spiny, pointed, leaf-like structures called bracts. The base of each bract and the large fleshy base of the bud (a.k.a the artichoke “heart”) […]

The watermelon is thought to have orginiated in South Africa. Usually, only the red flesh is eaten but the greenish-white rind is also edible and commonly used as a vegetable in Chinese cooking. (Read more about watermelon on Wikipedia.) Storage Tips Ripe melons should be stored in the refrigerator. Unripe melons can be kept in […]

The plum is a stone fruit, closely related to the peach, cherry, and almond. Over 2,000 varieties of plums exist worldwide and come in a range of different colors. The skins can be red, purple, blue-black, green, or yellow and the flesh can be either yellow, green, red, pink, or orange. When dried, plums are […]

The shitake mushroom is an edible fungus, native to China and Japan. It is widely used in many east Asian cuisines and has become an increasingly popular delicacy worldwide. (Read more about shitakes on Wikipedia.) Storage Tips Prepackaged mushrooms can be stored, unopened, in the refrigerator for about one week. Once opened, mushrooms should be […]