Many of you ordered one of our special storage shares for the 2017 season. This means that the goodness of the CSA can last for a little bit longer even after our regular season is over. Included in this year’s storage share: Squash Beets Potatoes Sweet Potatoes Garlic Leeks Kohlrabi Read more
Do you have enough peppers yet? Who likes hot sauce? Some like a lot and some like a little but almost everyone likes hot sauce from time to time. So, make some! Take stems off peppers and throw them into a blender or food processor. Add garlic, acid (lime, lemon, Read more
There is a nice assortment of herbs in this year’s Thanksgiving box! Some of them may be recognizable, while others might leave you wondering. Just in case you need help identifying which herbs you got, here are some pics! Herb bouquets — (Sage, parsley, thyme) OR (sage, curry, thyme) Read more
Vegetables with longer shelf lives to keep you eating seasonally into the cold weather! Storage shares have: 1. Cherry tomato salsa (Tuesday) or pickled beets (Saturday) and cucumber pickles (both days) all canned this summer. Good up to 1 year if left sealed; refrigerate after opening. 2. Daikon radishes. Read more
It happens all the time–I walk into the kitchen with every intention of making potato leek soup (or something delicious), but then I see the potatoes are dirty and unpeeled and the leeks are still bunched up in the fridge with their roots on. I look at the clock and Read more
Here’s what is in your storage share, along with tips to store it: The farmers of City Commons salute your wisdom in buying a storage share. This box of goodies will keep you eating delicious, organic food into the fall and maybe even winter months. Below find a few tips Read more
Feeling overwhelmed by the quantity of produce you’re getting in your box? Want to avoid cooking until it cools down a bit? Here are some ways to store the things you’re getting in your box this week: Green Beans- Green beans freeze really well. Just steam or blanch for about Read more
Shallots are in the onion family and have a taste a little between an onion and garlic. The flesh is a little less strong tasting than an onion. They will add delicious delicate flavor to any dish. Try caramelizing them and then sauteing some thinly sliced beets to serve with Read more
Too many veggies to eat right away? Here are some tips to keep your produce looking nice until you get around to eating it. You can also check out more tips with our first Storing the Harvest. Fresh tomatoes will store best withe the stem side pointed down (especially if Read more
