Recipes

Kohlrabi is a descendant of the wild cabbage. Its taste and texture closely resemble that of a broccoli stem, but is milder and sweeter. It can be eaten either raw or cooked. (Read more on Wikipedia.) Preparation First, cut the stems off and peel the outer later of the bulb. Dice the bulb into uniform […]

Equipment: 2 quart ceramic crock or food-grade plastic bucket (or 2 1-quart glass jars)Plate or jar that fits inside crock or bucket (will be used to weight down cabbage)Weight (a clean, boiled rock works well) Cloth cover (like a pillowcase or towel) Ingredients : 1 head of cabbage (about 2 1/2 pounds) 1 1/2 tablespoons […]

While dandelions are commonly regarded as mere weeds, people all over the world have enjoyed eating this flowering plant since prehistory. The name comes from the French dent de lion, meaning “lion’s tooth”, which refers to the tooth-like shape of the leaves. (Read more on Wikipedia.) Preparation Dandelion greens can either be used raw in […]

A pluot is a plum and apricot hybrid fruit that was created by Floyd Zaiger in the late 20th century. Contrary to the”aprium”, the pluot has mostly plum heritage, making its appearance and taste very similar to a plum. (Read more about pluots at Fruits & Veggies More Matters.) Storage Tips Store ripe stone fruit […]

The papaya is a tropical fruit, native to Central America. The sweet flesh has a rich orange color and a soft texture. According to Christopher Columbus, papayas are the “fruit of the angels”! (Read more on World’s Healthiest Foods.) Storage Tips You can refrigerate papayas in a plastic bag to slow down the ripening process. […]

Apples are one of the most widely cultivated tree fruits! The tree originated in Western Asia, where its wild ancestor, the Alma, is still found today. There are more than 7,500 known cultivars of apples, resulting in a range of desired characteristics. At least 55 million tonnes of apples were grown worldwide in 2005, with […]

The cucumber is a mild-tasting member of the squash family, consisting of over 90% water. Though it is often referred to as a vegetable, the cucumber is technically a fruit! That’s because it has an enclosed seed and develops from a flower. (Read more on Wikipedia.) Storage Tips Store cucumbers in the refrigerator. Nutrition Even though cucumbers are mostly […]

The avocado is a tropical fruit native to Central America. The U.S. is the world’s top commercial producer of avocados, with 80% grown in California. Unlike nearly all other tree fruits, the avocado can’t reach full maturity until it is removed from the tree, allowing farmers to extend the avocado season to 12 months! (Learn […]

 Shell peas. also known as English peas, were developed in Great Britain in the 18th Century.  Of the garden pea variety, shelling peas grow in spring and early summer.  They are harvested before the season gets too hot. Vinelike, the pea plants often need to grow on something for support like a stake, trellis or […]

The Roma is a specific type of plum tomato, which is a variety of tomato that is bred for processing purposes. Plum tomatoes have higher solid content and fewer seeds, making them ideal for producing sauces and pastes. (Read more about plum tomatoes on Wikipedia.) Storage Tips Keep tomatoes at room temperature until ripened. Once […]

Corn is a grain that was first domesticated by indigenous people in Mesoamerica, and is now the most widely grown crop in the Americas. The seeds, or kernels, are used in cooking as a vegetable, even though they are technically a fruit. In 2009, the U.S. produced 332 million metric tons of corn! (Read more […]

Hard-rind squashes (or winter squashes) refer to Acorn, Butternut, Delicata, Kabocha, Pumpkin (which you can read about here), and Spaghetti varieties to name a few. They differ from summer squash in that they are harvested in their mature stage, when the rind becomes tough and the seeds have fully developed. Also unlike summer squash, they […]

Teddie Peanut Butter is located in Everett, MA. A family owned and operated company, Teddie Peanut Butter was started in 1924 by Michael Hintlian in Boston on State Street. During the Great Depression peanut butter grew in popularity as a low cost and highly nutritious food. At that time Teddie peanut butter was, as it […]

Delivering fresh organic produce to your door [email protected] · 617.242.1700 The following recipe was first featured in Boston Organics Newsletter number 50 of the year 2015, which you should be able to find online at http://www.bostonorganics.com/newsletter/2015/news_50.html. 2½ teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil1 pound sweet potatoes, scrubbed and diced1 large onion4 ounces kale, tough stems removed, leaves […]