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A Most Versatile Vegetable

Can you name one vegetable that can be used in lasagna, banana bread, oatmeal, rice, potatoes, mac n cheese, icing, cake, pizza crust, “tater” tots (cauli-tots?), in curries, Alfredo sauce and more and never (or hardly) be noticed? Is there such a vegetable? I’ll give you a hint– it was […]

Heatin’ up with Hatch Peppers

The thrills of the first-of-the season swims and outdoor barbeques leave with June and soon become daily routine. The joys of July’s family reunions, pot-lucks, and vacations quickly pass. By the time August rolls around summer’s monotony is in full swing. The start of the school year is looming and […]

Grilled Fajitas

In the 1930’s, cattle ranchers on the vast ranch lands of South and West Texas inadvertently began one of the most popular traditions in Western cuisine. The ranchers would often allow beef to be butchered for the workers during round-ups and drives. Unwanted parts such as the head, hide, and […]

Photos from Participants

Each week we’re thrilled to see how thrilled YOU are with the items you received in your baskets. We never tire of seeing the pictures and feeling your pleasure. We’ve rounded up the pictures you posted this week to share with you. ♥

Kale Snacks

There are certain words in my culinary vocabulary that carry a lot of influence. Words that are able to transform a picky eater into a thoroughly happy snacker. Fingers, Nuggets, Dip, Kabob, all work to convince my less-than-enthusiastic little ones to try something new. Another of these powerful words is […]

A Trio of Salsa

Last Monday I contributed for the Guacamole add on, and started to dream about rich, creamy guacamole. On Saturday I picked up my Guacamole pack and looked through the bag; avocados, green onion, jalapenos, cilantro, limes and another bag. Inside that bag was a treasure that I was not expecting; […]

BANANAS for Bananas!

One of the most consistent items in our baskets from week to week is BANANAS! So, what do you know about bananas? Here’s a fun little FAQ I have assembled about bananas for you! Bananas are one of the oldest cultivated plants, and are grown in over 100 countries. Bountiful […]