Wednesday, December 24th, 2014
It’s not always easy to find a rainbow of color in regionally grown produce in the middle of winter. Our local offerings this week, however, contain a gorgeous medley of reds, greens, purples and oranges.
Boxes will be brimming with winter favorites like rutabagas, parsnips, sunchokes and beets. Some boxes will contain purple kohlrabi, which when sliced into sticks make a snappy addition to vegetable platters. And don’t be surprised if the somewhat scary-looking celeriac pops out at you—looks can be deceiving. Learn more about the mild, fragrant root vegetable.
If you’re in the mood for radishes, we not only have a beautiful blend from Winter Moon Farm, but the Local Dogma Box contains Daikons, a popular and versatile Asian variety. While many people will roast them or shred them into a slaw, we suggest trying this recipe for Sweet Pickled Daikon Radish.
This Week’s Local Produce
All of the fruits and vegetables we deliver are grown without synthetic pesticides and are USDA certified organic. Interested in receiving produce that’s both organic and locally sourced all year round? Check out our Local Dogma Box.
Similar to a CSA or farm share, our Local Dogma Box is filled with the best organic produce from local and regional farms and brought right to your door each week. It’s the easiest way to eat like a locavore!
Wednesday, December 24th, 2014
Celeriac might not be winning any beauty contests, but once you get past the other-worldly looks of this underdog root vegetable, you’ll find a mild-tasting and fragrant interior that’ll surely win you over.
Celeriac, or celery root, is a variety of celery grown specifically for its bulbous root, rather than its stalk. It can be eaten raw or cooked, and adds a terrific flavor to any dish that calls for root vegetables, like gratins, mashes and soups.
Beloved in Europe, celeriac has quite the pedigree. While celeriac made a cameo in Homer’s Odyssey (referred to as selinon), it wasn’t until the Middle Ages that it rose to fame, and later became a commonly cultivated food item by the late 1600s. Rumor has it that it was once popular in the United States during the times before refrigeration (due to its impressively long shelf life), but was edged out of the limelight by its more attractive cousin: stalk celery.
Historically known as a medicinal plant, celeriac is a great source of both vitamin C and phosphorous. Vitamin C is a natural antioxidant that helps control infections, improve immunity, and maintain healthy bones, teeth, and blood vessels. Phosphorous is an essential mineral that also plays a key role in bone health. One half-cup serving contains just 30 calories, zero fat and lots of dietary fiber.
But most importantly, it tastes fantastic with a delicate celery-parsley flavor, and it’s pretty versatile. Preparation is much less daunting than it looks. To peel the celery root, cut off the top and bottom, so that it stands on its own. Using a sharp chef’s knife, slice off the knobby peel, starting at the top and following the contours of the root to the bottom. Then cut into equal sized chunks or slices. If you’re not cooking them right away, place the pieces into a bowl of acidulated water to prevent browning. Celeriac can be boiled, roasted or steamed, just like other root veggies.
Want to give celeriac a shot? Try this tasty recipe for Celeriac Hashbrown Casserole or dig up more info on our Celeriac page.
Monday, February 10th, 2014
This is the time of the year when eccentric-looking root veggies abound. Red Fire Farm is bringing us a big harvest of organic celeriac, and we’re excited to have this quirky root vegetable going out in a number of boxes this week.
You’ll fall in love with celeriac, this Valentine’s Day. But be careful, there are many things that you can say to your celeriac that we recommend you don’t say to your Valentine. For example, “Your rough and hairy exterior makes you unappealing at first glance, and I’m intimidated to have you in my kitchen.” Seriously, don’t say that to your Valentine. Also, don’t be intimidated.
Instead, read the newsletter and become an expert on celeriac. Also learn about local basil, crisp watermelon radishes, and the Fair Trade chocolate hearts that you can add to your boxes this week!
Tuesday, February 4th, 2014
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 each week.
This week’s Dogma Box has a plethora of quirky root vegetables from our regional farm partners. With this many root veggies, you could make flavorful soups, stews, gratins, shepherd’s pie, and more!
This week’s Dogma Box contains:
- Celeriac – Red Fire Farm (Granby, MA)
- Carrots – Red Fire Farm (Granby, MA)
- Gilfeather Rutabagas – Red Fire Farm (Granby, MA)
- Turnips – Winter Moon Farm (Hadley, MA)
- Watermelon Radishes – Winter Moon Farm (Hadley, MA)
- Sprouts – Jonathan’s Organic (Rochester, MA)
- Parsnips – Deep Root Organic Coop (Johnson, VT)
- Empire Apples – Dwight Miller Orchards (East Dummerston, VT)
- Potatoes – Nature’s Circle Farm (Aroostook County, ME)
- Onions – Porter Farms (Elba, NY)
If you’re not sure what to make with all these tasty roots, here are a few starter recipes that you can make with any roots you have in your fridge!
Mashed Potato, Rutabaga, Parsnip Casserole with Caramelized Onion
Hearty Rutabaga, Carrot, Parsnip, and Sausage Soup
Root Vegetable Gratin
We hope you enjoy the bounty of this beautiful season!
Tuesday, October 1st, 2013
Our Dogma Box includes produce sourced as close to Boston as possible throughout the year. Similar to a CSA, this box is filled with the best organic produce from local and regional farms.
This week’s Dogma Box has the fall flavors of delicata squash, cabbage, and broccoli! It’s wonderful to see this variety of seasonal produce so close to Boston.
This week’s Dogma Box contains:
- Sage – Happy Valley Organics (Hadley, MA)
- Celeriac – Atlas Farm (S. Deerfield, MA)
- Collard Greens – Atlas Farm (S. Deerfield, MA)
- Lettuce – Atlas Farm (S. Deerfield, MA)
- Potatoes – Atlas Farm (S. Deerfield, MA)
- Cabbage – Deep Root Organic Coop (Johnson, VT)
- Carrots – Deep Root Organic Coop (Johnson, VT)
- Delicata Squash – Deep Root Organic Coop (Johnson, VT)
- Broccoli – Blue Ox Farm (Enfield, NH)
- McIntosh Apples – Dwight Miller Orchards (E. Dummerston, VT)
As we make our way into fall, check back to see the changes in our weekly lineup of seasonal produce!
Tuesday, September 17th, 2013
Our Dogma Box includes produce sourced as close to Boston as possible throughout the year. Similar to a CSA, this box is filled with the best organic produce from local and regional farms.
This week’s Dogma Box is living large with the summer and fall flavors of yellow bell peppers, celeriac, and eggplant! It’s wonderful to see this abundance of seasonal produce so close to Boston.
This week’s Dogma Box contains:
- Mixed Herbs – Happy Valley Organics (Hadley, MA)
- Corn – Happy Valley Organics (Hadley, MA)
- Celeriac – Atlas Farm (S. Deerfield, MA)
- Eggplant – Atlas Farm (S. Deerfield, MA)
- Kale – Atlas Farm (S. Deerfield, MA)
- Tomatoes – Atlas Farm (S. Deerfield, MA)
- Lettuce – Atlas Farm (S. Deerfield, MA)
- Yellow Bell Peppers – Atlas Farm (S. Deerfield, MA)
- Turnips – Nature’s Circle Farm (Aroostook County, ME)
- Potatoes – Maple Row Farm (Ashfield, MA)
- McIntosh – Dwight Miller Orchards (E. Dummerston, VT)
As the leaves turn and we make our way into the fall produce season check back for more produce happenings!
Tuesday, March 26th, 2013
The Dogma Box includes produce sourced as close to Boston as possible. Similar to a CSA, this box is filled with the best organic produce from local and regional farms.
This week’s Dogma Box contains:
- Empire Apples – Dwight Miller Orchards (E. Dummerston, VT)
- Sunchokes – Deep Root Organic Coop (Johnson, VT)
- Cucumbers – Deep Root Organic Coop (Johnson, VT)
- Parsnips – Deep Root Organic Coop (Johnson, VT)
- Beets – Winter Moon Farm (Hadley, MA)
- Celeriac– Red Fire Farm (Granby, MA)
- Onions – Porter Farms (Elba, NY)
- Potatoes – Nature’s Circle Farm (Houlton, ME)
- Rutabagas – Nature’s Circle Farm (Houlton, ME)
Step into spring and enjoy these local offerings.
Tuesday, March 19th, 2013
The Dogma Box includes produce sourced as close to Boston as possible. Similar to a CSA, this box is filled with the best organic produce from local and regional farms.
This week’s Dogma Box contains:
- Beets- Winter Moon Farm (Hadley, Ma)
- Carrots – Winter Moon Farm (Hadley, MA)
- Celeriac – Red Fire Farm (Granby, MA)
- Sunchokes – Deep Root Organic Coop (Johnson, VT)
- Empire Apples – Dwight Miller Orchards (E. Dummerston, VT)
- Cucumbers – Deep Root Organic Coop (Johnson, VT)
- Potatoes – Nature’s Circle Farm (Houlton, ME)
- Turnips – Deep Root Organic Coop (Johnson, VT)
Stay warm and enjoy these local offerings.
Tuesday, March 5th, 2013
The Dogma Box includes produce sourced as close to Boston as possible. Similar to a CSA, this box is filled with the best organic produce from local and regional farms.
This week’s Dogma Box contains:
Stay warm and enjoy these local winter offerings.
Monday, February 18th, 2013
Happy President’s Day! We’re getting closer to spring, and we’re happy to say we are still bringing in the local goods this time of year. This week brings flavorful celeriac (celery root), the epic ugly duckling of the culinary world. We also have carrots, kohlrabi, sunchokes, turnips coming in, with broccoli, kale, and green leaf lettuce to brighten up the boxes. Specialty citrus add-ons continue, and we have a new batch of flavorful tomato puree from Atlas Farm! Check out the newsletter!