Broccoli is in season right now on our farm and we’re excited to share with you all about why broccoli is a healthy food choice due to its high nutritional content, delicious taste, and wide availability and appeal. Broccoli is a sun loving, cool weather crop harvested on our farm both in the Spring &… Read More »
Cilantro is an annual, aromatic herb that is also known as coriander or Chinese parsley and experts believe that it is one of the oldest herbs in the world. Considered to have been around since biblical times, cilantro may have been referenced in ancient texts originating from China, Egypt, India and the Roman Empire. The… Read More »
As health experts continue to advise us to eat more leafy greens, we’re here to remind you that Cabbage is an easy way to consume more greens while also eating harmoniously with the seasons. Eating in season offers a higher density of nutrients in your food as these foods are picked fresh in season and… Read More »
Kale has been in the popular limelight touted as being a trendy superfood. We believe kale’s popularity is here to stay due to its nutritional benefits, adaptability in recipes and for it being such an easy crop to grow. Kale is a member of the cabbage family, a cruciferous vegetable like cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, collard… Read More »
No Small Potatoes Potatoes are often connected with memorable and comforting occasions as they are an important and valuable staple in numerous holiday recipes and celebrations throughout history. It’s no mistake that the potato has sustained many cultures throughout history, however, did you know that potatoes are also environmentally friendly food? Here’s why, potatoes produce… Read More »
Acorn squash is in the same species as zucchini and other summer squashes, however, due to it’s hard-to-cut skin, they are usually treated like vegetables in the culinary world. Here’s a slight curve ball to digest .. squash is technically a fruit because it contains seeds and originates from the flowering part of plants. Examples of… Read More »
Cranberry Beans, aka Roman Beans or Speckled Sugar Beans are in the legume family, a powerhouse, nutrient dense protein food group. Legumes are one of the most underrated foods on the planet. Not only are they delicious, they are also highly nutritious packed with dietary fiber, protein, iron, along with many important vitamins and minerals. Cranberry… Read More »
This week’s eating in season spotlight is on the amazing Superfood Kale. Kale is a dark, leafy green that can be eaten raw or cooked and hails from the cabbage family with relatives including broccoli, cauliflower and collards. This versatile vegetable has been around since Roman times, however, has really made it’s culinary debut in… Read More »
We on the farm have always believed in the practice of eating in season for its numerous benefits including; a healthier lifestyle, reducing your carbon footprint and because we’re farmers and live closely to, and are in touch with the land. An eating in season lifestyle enhances your body with foods and nutrition required to thrive in… Read More »
