“What am I going to do with these millions of knobby root vegetables?” you may find yourself muttering as you schlepp 15+ pounds of them home on CSA pickup nights. The truth is, there is so much to be done! When stored well, the vegetables keep for weeks and they’re versatile enough to be transformed … Continue reading Winter CSA Tips
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What’s in the Box 11/8/16
CSA Week #24 - November 8-11 Once we fall back to standard time in November, we find ourselves packing the vegetable boxes in the dark! There are just three more weeks to go this season... We're harvesting the last of everything in the fields, finishing up our cover crop planting and garlic is going in … Continue reading What’s in the Box 11/8/16
Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes by Meredyth Holmes
With Thanksgiving feasts hitting tables across the country this week, many of us will say that we’re thankful to be healthy, just as we’re about to load up on enough carbs to cause a diabetic coma. The following recipes are based on a low sugar, low starch whole food diet. I am not a certified … Continue reading Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes by Meredyth Holmes
Swiss Chard and an Accidental Recipe Discovery
It is thought that Horace Walpole, who lived in the eighteenth century and was the son of the first British Prime Minister, Robert Walpole, was the first to coin the word “serendipity.” Serendipity occurs when you are looking for one thing and you find something valuable that is not related to your search. Horace Walpole … Continue reading Swiss Chard and an Accidental Recipe Discovery
Benefits of Juicing by Meredyth Holmes
One of the best ways to utilize all the great CSA produce we get is by juicing it! When you juice fresh produce, it extracts the nutrients from the plants to help you get the maximum amount of nutrients without having to eat (or cook) all of those vegetables. While it might be nearly impossible … Continue reading Benefits of Juicing by Meredyth Holmes
Corn Chowder Recipe by Erin Vito
Corn snobs will tell you they only eat corn picked that very day. That’s because the sugar begins to turn to starch immediately after picking. Take a ride east to Suffolk County and you will see lots of farm stands selling local fruits and vegetables—and fresh corn! Bursting with sweetness, freshly-picked corn can be eaten … Continue reading Corn Chowder Recipe by Erin Vito
Berry Margarita Recipe by Erin Vito
Try these delicious Berry Margaritas with your CSA berries for a summery spin on a classic cocktail. Berry Margarita 1 cup berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries or blackberries) ¼ cup sugar 1 cup fresh lime juice (about 10 limes) 1 cup pure agave tequila 1/3 cup triple sec 1-2 T sugar or agave nectar Lime wedges … Continue reading Berry Margarita Recipe by Erin Vito
Healthy Summer Smoothes 101 by Meredyth Holmes
Here are some helpful guidelines for making delicious and healthy summer smoothes. You will need: 1. A decent to high end blender with a blade powerful enough to grind up veggies and nuts, such as a NutriBullet, Blendtec, Vitamix, etc. 2. 50% leafy greens and 50% fruit 3. 1/4 cup raw whole nuts (you can … Continue reading Healthy Summer Smoothes 101 by Meredyth Holmes
Elaine’s Coleslaw
Photograph by Karl JohnssonSome CSA members have asked me to put the ingredients for my cole slaw on our web site. First thing you must know is that I do not give quantities as I do not measure so you will need to experiment. I vary this somewhat depending on what’s in the box and what I … Continue reading Elaine’s Coleslaw
Patriotic Berry Milkshakes by Meredyth Holmes
How do the below recipes get their names? They have red, white and blue ingredients, of course! The red is for strawberries, blue is for blueberries and the white is whatever milk you choose to add to your milkshake. For the healthy version I use full fat coconut milk mixed with water. Regular milk with … Continue reading Patriotic Berry Milkshakes by Meredyth Holmes
Forest Hills CSA 