Monday, October 27th, 2014

This week, we’re continuing to celebrate Fair Trade Month and Non-GMO Month and looking forward to Halloween!

While the plump orange squash in some of this week’s boxes may look like a traditional pumpkin, it’s actually an organic red kuri squash. The flesh of the red kuri squash has a rich, chestnut-like flavor. This week’s newsletter includes background on this exciting new squash as well as a recipe from world renowned sustainable chef, Alice Waters.

Our newsletter also features information about the young ginger coming in from Old Friends Farm – just about the only organic ginger grower in all of New England. Learn what makes young ginger special and get the latest news from our organic farm partners.

Friday, October 11th, 2013

As you shop for produce you can expect your local grocer to have a bevy of winter squash varieties. Whether it’s a butternut, acorn, delicata, or a plump pumpkin, there are tons of ways to cook autumn’s most delicious gourds. Before you decide how to use one in your next meal, we’ve got some fresh ideas on how to spice up the squash season!

1. Pair it with great flavors! The meat of a squash is very absorbent and can soak up flavors like a sponge while roasting. For your next squash roast, drizzle it with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and add one of these flavor combinations to your dish. You could even mix a couple of them to add more flavor! (We’ve starred some combinations that we think go well together. Find the combinations by their color coded stars.)

  • Sage & Rosemary ****
  • Garlic & Ginger ****
  • Chili Peppers & Curry**
  • Maple Syrup  & Chopped Apples**

2.  Make it an entrée! Squash is great on its own for a side dish, but it can make a great entrée if cooked with some other items. Try one of these hearty squash entrees!

3. Use every little bit! Save the seeds while you prepare your squash. They can be roasted with salt and pepper or any other spices for an added treat. Here are some ideas for what to do with your roasted seeds when finished.

  • Salad topper – toss on salads for an added crunch.
  • Trail Mix –mix them with nuts and dried fruits for a healthy trail mix.
  • Pizza Topping – sprinkle on homemade pizza for a unique flavorful topping.

Monday, November 12th, 2012

Thanksgiving is next week! We’ve got plenty of great fall produce going out in boxes this week, including cranberries, potatoes, beets, acorn squash, and carrots. The featured add-on of the week is crimini mushrooms, and we have a variety of Thanksgiving add-ons to choose from. Check out this week’s newsletter!

Monday, September 24th, 2012

Delicata Squash has been bouncing into Boston Organics boxes over the last few weeks! Though it’s technically a hard-rind squash, like acorn or butternut squash, the delicata has edible skin and tender, creamy flesh, which makes it very easy to prepare.

You’ll recognize the delicata squash by its colorful and wrinkly skin.  It has distinct dark green stripes on a yellow or cream colored skin and sweet, orange-yellow flesh.  The squash grows best from late summer through early fall and we are excited to start putting it in your boxes!

Delicata squashes are great sources for vitamins A, B6, C, and K, as well as folate, fiber, potassium, and manganese. They are also rich in antioxidants, like beta-carotene, and may provide anti-inflammatory benefits as well as blood sugar regulation.

 

You can become a squash master and prepare your delicata in many different ways.  While it is most commonly baked, this versatile hard-rind squash can also be microwaved, sautéed or steamed. Like an acorn squash, it may be halved and filled with meat or vegetable stuffing. The seeds of the squash are also edible, usually after being toasted like pumpkin seeds.

Here are five of our favorite delicata squash recipes to help get you started!  If you would like to read more about delicata squash, visit the recipes and storage tips page on our website.  It is listed under hard-rind squash.

  • Delicata Squash with Mixed Nut Stuffing
  • Spiced Roasted Squash
  • Delicata Squash and Roasted Mushrooms with Thyme
  • Maple Glazed Delicata Squash Rings

How do you like to cook Delicata Squash? Let us know!

Monday, December 27th, 2010

A snowy start to the week! We’ve got scarlet and hakurai turnips and cara cara oranges, and we’re now delivering to more of Newton! Read the last Newsletter of 2010.

Monday, December 6th, 2010

From purple top turnips to delicata squash, we’ve got your seasonal veggies this week! Find out what’s up in… the Newsletter.

Monday, November 29th, 2010

We’ve got delicata squash, plenty of potatoes for making latkes, and all kinds of Florida citrus! Find all the latest news in… the Newsletter.

Monday, October 25th, 2010

Sister of Fortune apples from Hutchins Farm, the last of the Cape Cod cranberries, and we’ve still got plenty of pumpkins! Read the October 25 Newsletter.

Monday, October 18th, 2010

We’ve got Jonagold & Spencer apples from Hutchins Farm in Concord and, Cape Cod Cranberries and Pie Pumpkins in almost every box! Check out this week’s very seasonal Newsletter.