Aug 13, 2014 | Auburn & Skaneateles CSA, Binghamton CSA, Farmers' Market, Farming, Homer & Cortand CSA, Ithaca CSA, News, Recipes, Seneca Falls CSA, Syracuse CSA, Vegetable Guide
Don’t let the long thin shape and bright red color fool you, these peppers are not at all spicy! Italian sweet peppers have a lovely, sweet taste for salads and roasting, especially when partially or fully red-ripe. Storage Store unwashed in a sealed plastic...
Aug 9, 2014 | Auburn & Skaneateles CSA, Binghamton CSA, Homer & Cortand CSA, Ithaca CSA, News, Recipes, Syracuse CSA, Vegetable Guide
Another member of the brassica family, broccoli is actually the flowering top of a cabbage plant. Broccoli is a familiar site for most of our CSA members, and everyone loves it’s high nutritional content. Broccoli is high in vitamin C and dietary fiber. In...
Jul 29, 2014 | Auburn & Skaneateles CSA, Binghamton CSA, Homer & Cortand CSA, Ithaca CSA, News, Recipes, Seneca Falls CSA, Syracuse CSA, Vegetable Guide
Tomatoes come in all shapes and sizes, and the heirloom varieties are some of the most beautiful and strange looking! They also have the best flavor and are often enjoyed raw drizzled with olive oil and salt, some people just eat them like an apple! Tomatoes are...
Jul 22, 2014 | Auburn & Skaneateles CSA, Binghamton CSA, Homer & Cortand CSA, Ithaca CSA, News, Recipes, Syracuse CSA, Vegetable Guide
Dill is an herb with blue-green, feathery leaves, and a familiar flavor. Dill is in the same plant family as parsley, fennel, celery, and Queen Anne’s lace. The whole plant is edible, and the seeds are often used for pickling. Dill is best when used fresh,...
Jul 19, 2014 | Auburn & Skaneateles CSA, Binghamton CSA, Homer & Cortand CSA, Ithaca CSA, News, Recipes, Syracuse CSA, Vegetable Guide
Leeks look like huge scallions, and are a member of the allium family like onions, garlic, and of course, scallions. Typically just the white part of the leek is used, but the green top can be added to homemade stocks. Leeks are easy to use and can be used in place...
Jul 15, 2014 | Auburn & Skaneateles CSA, Binghamton CSA, Homer & Cortand CSA, Ithaca CSA, News, Recipes, Seneca Falls CSA, Syracuse CSA, Vegetable Guide
Also known as coriander, cilantro is an herb that resembles parsley, but is very different in taste. Cilantro has a distinct flavor that can taste soapy to some. It is essential for fresh salsa and other Mexican cooking. Also found in Thai and Indian cooking....
