Monday, September 22nd, 2014

As the days get shorter and the nights get colder, it’s easy to get sentimental for those warm summer days. And though the evening frost may have abruptly ended this year’s heirloom tomato season, it also signals that a new variety of wonderful organic fruits and vegetables is on its way.

This week, Read Miller is bringing us some more of his splendid McIntosh apples! We’re also excited to introduce you to two unusual fall specialties, delicata squash and kiwiberries.

Learn about these two rare fall delicacies and get some fresh new recipes for your organic cooking – all in this week’s newsletter.

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Tuesday, October 8th, 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 a colorful explosion of green, red, orange, and purple! It’s wonderful to see this variety of seasonal produce so close to Boston.

This week’s Dogma Box contains:

  • Mixed Herbs – Happy Valley Organics (Hadley, MA)
  • Broccoli – Atlas Farm (S. Deerfield, MA)
  • Tomatoes – Atlas Farm (S. Deerfield, MA)
  • Lettuce – Atlas Farm (S. Deerfield, MA)
  • Potatoes – Atlas Farm (S. Deerfield, MA)
  • Kale – Atlas Farm (S. Deerfield, MA)
  • Carrots – Atlas Farm (S. Deerfield, MA)
  • Sprouts – Jonathan’s Organics (Rochester, MA)
  • Turnips – Nature’s Circle Farm (Aroostook County, ME)
  • Onions – Porter Farm (Elba, NY)
  • 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, 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 10th, 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 jumping into fall flavors with green cabbage, McIntosh apples, and sage! It’s wonderful to see this abundance of seasonal produce so close to Boston.

This week’s Dogma Box contains:

  • Garlic – Green Mountain Garlic (Waterbury, VT)
  • Sage – Happy Valley Organics (Hadley, MA)
  • Dandelion Greens – Atlas Farm (S. Deerfield, MA)
  • Chard – Atlas Farm (S. Deerfield, MA)
  • Leeks – Atlas Farm (S. Deerfield, MA)
  • Tomatoes – Atlas Farm (S. Deerfield, MA)
  • Green Bell Peppers- Atlas Farm (S. Deerfield, MA)
  • Lettuce – Atlas Farm (S. Deerfield, MA)
  • Beets- Deep Root Organic Coop (Johnson, VT)
  • Green Cabbage- Deep Root Organic Coop (Johnson, VT)
  • 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!

Friday, October 5th, 2012

The Dogma Box is transitioning into local fall produce in a lovely way. Atlas Farm is moving further into their fall harvest and that means potatoes, onions, and beets are being added to the list.

We’re also starting to work more with Deep Root Organic Coop, a cooperative of almost 20 organic farms in northern Vermont and southern Quebec. We work with them mostly in the colder months to get some of the best root veggies around! This week we’re getting delicata squash, turnips, and Brussels sprouts from Deep Root.

This week’s Dogma Box includes:

  • Delicata Squash – Deep Root Organic Coop (Johnson, VT)
  • Turnips – Deep Root Organic Coop (Johnson, VT)
  • Brussels Sprouts – Deep Root Organic Coop (Johnson, VT)
  • Potatoes -Atlas Farm (S. Deerfield,  MA)
  • Beets– Atlas Farm (S. Deerfield,  MA)
  •  Onions– Atlas Farm (S. Deerfield,  MA)
  • Kale –  Atlas Farm (S. Deerfield,  MA)
  • Romaine Lettuce –  Atlas Farm (S. Deerfield,  MA)
  • McIntosh Apples – Dwight Miller & Son Orchards (E. Dummerston, VT)
  • Mixed Herbs– Happy Valley Organics (Whately, MA)

Brussels sprouts are very hard to find locally, and these look particularly great. We’ve got a few preparation tips and recipes for this notorious veggie on our Brussels Sprouts page.

Recipes
The recipes below work well with many of the items that you’re receiving in the Dogma Box this week.  These recipes are usually quite flexible and easily adaptable based on your pantry and your dietary needs.  Feel free to get creative in the kitchen!  If you come up with new ways to use some of our recipes and would like to share, post them on our Facebook or Tweet us.

Kale & Potato Gratin

Beet & Apple Salad

Delicata Squash & Apple Saute

Kale & Brussels Sprouts Salad

What are you cooking this week? Feel free to share with us at any time! For more recipes, check out the Produce Info, Storage Tips and Recipes section on our website and browse recipes by item. Here you can find nutritional information, preparation tips, and recipes for each produce item we offer.  Happy eating from your friends at Boston Organics!

Tuesday, September 18th, 2012

This is the last official week of summer and as we welcome in the cooler weather, we’re finding beautiful autumn fruits and vegetables in the all-local box.  Beginning this week, we have the first of the hard-rind squash (also known as winter squash): the Delicata Squash.  Unlike many winter squash varieties, the delicious delicata does not need to be peeled and the skin is, in fact, edible.  Other new additions to the box include kohlrabi and celery root.  For those of you who haven’t had kohlrabi before, it’s in the cabbage family and tastes similar to broccoli stem but has a milder and sweeter flavor. To prepare kohlrabi, peel the outer layer and then dice into uniform chunks before cooking. A quick note about celery root! This funky veggie looks pretty bizarre (check out a picture here) but it makes up for it in flavor. Just peel it, chop it up, and use it in almost any recipe that calls for root vegetables.  Also in the box, onions, bell peppers and kale.  Roma tomatoes, apples and fresh basil too!

This week’s Dogma Box includes:

  • Delicata Squash – Deep Root Organic Coop (Johnson, VT)
  • Celery Root (celeriac) – Deep Root Organic Coop (Johnson, VT)
  • Kohlrabi – Porter Farms (Elba, NY)
  • Onions – Porter Farms (Elba, NY)
  • Green Bell Peppers– Atlas Farm(S. Deerfield,  MA)
  •  Kale– Atlas Farm(S. Deerfield,  MA)
  • Roma Tomatoes –  Atlas Farm(S. Deerfield,  MA)
  • Romaine Lettuce –  Atlas Farm(S. Deerfield,  MA)
  • McIntosh Apples – Dwight Miller & Son Orchards (E. Dummerston, VT)
  • Basil– Happy Valley Organics (Whately, MA)

The included recipes utilize many of the produce items that you’re receiving in this week’s Dogma Box.  Our recipes are usually quite flexible and easily adaptable based on your pantry and your dietary needs.  Feel free to get creative in the kitchen!  If you come up with new ways to use some of our recipes and would like to share, post them on our Facebook or Tweet us.

 Kohlrabi and Apple Slaw

Greek-Style Kohlrabi Pie with Feta and Dill

Celeriac Mash

Mixed Bean and Winter Squash Stew with fresh Basil

What are you cooking this week? Feel free to share with us at any time! For more recipes, check out the Produce Info, Storage Tips and Recipes section on our website and browse recipes by item. Here you can find nutritional information, preparation tips, and recipes for each produce item we offer.  Happy eating from your friends at Boston Organics!

Wednesday, September 12th, 2012

Fall is in the air, and many of the growers we work with are beginning their autumn harvest.  We have gold potatoes and onions coming in from Atlas Farm in Deerfield MA, along with green leaf lettuce, lots of tomatoes, and green bell peppers.  Just like the recent changes in weather, we’re seeing an interesting mix of end of summer and early fall produce.  It looks like this may be the last week for the ½ pints of wild blueberries from Burke Hill Farm in Maine.  As we say goodbye to these sweet little berries, McIntosh Apples are coming into their prime, arriving from Dwight Miller & Son in East Dummerston, Vermont.  We are still receiving tomatoes and some corn, and we’re also seeing potatoes.  This week’s box looks to be hearty and offers great variety for dishes both savory and sweet!

This week’s Dogma Box includes:

  • Corn –Lakeside Organics (Hadley, MA)
  • Grape Tomatoes –Lakeside Organics (Hadley, MA)
  • Green Bell Peppers– Atlas Farm(S. Deerfield,  MA)
  •  Yellow Onions– Atlas Farm(S. Deerfield,  MA)
  • Salad Tomatoes –  Atlas Farm(S. Deerfield,  MA)
  • Green Leaf Lettuce –  Atlas Farm(S. Deerfield,  MA)
  • Gold Potatoes –  Atlas Farm(S. Deerfield,  MA)
  • Collard Greens – Atlas Farm(S. Deerfield,  MA)
  • McIntosh Apples – Dwight Miller & Son Orchards (E. Dummerston, VT)
  • Blueberries– Burke Hill Farm (Cherryfield, ME)

The included recipes utilize many of the produce items that you’re receiving in this week’s Dogma Box.  Our recipes are usually quite flexible and easily adaptable based on your pantry and your dietary needs.  Feel free to get creative in the kitchen!  If you come up with new ways to use some of our recipes and would like to share, post them on our Facebook or Tweet us.

Turkey Meatloaf with Tomato Topping

Green Pepper and Tomato Salad

Heirloom Apple Salsa

Blueberry Buttermilk Scones

What are you cooking this week? Feel free to share with us at any time! For more recipes, check out the Produce Info, Storage Tips and Recipes section on our website and browse recipes by item. Here you can find nutritional information, preparation tips, and recipes for each produce item we offer.  Happy eating from your friends at Boston Organics!