by Nomi Sofer | Sep 24, 2013 | Announcements, Recipes, Vegetable Information
It’s kohlrabi time! Kohl-whaa?, you may ask… Kohlrabi! A crisp, juicy plant also referred to as the ‘turnip cabbage’. It is actually the same species as cabbage, kale, brussels sprouts, broccoli, and cauliflower. (Brassica oleracea. Check wikipedia! Not lying! *mind...
by dsavastio | May 23, 2011 | Vegetable Information
We are truly fortunate to have fantastic braising greens available to us here at Stearns. When I say “greens” I am referring to the family of big leafy, dark green vegetables which include Swiss chard, collards, and kale–what I like to call “The Big Three.” Swiss...
by dsavastio | May 23, 2011 | Vegetable Information
Here at Stearns we all seem to love our Butternut squashes. We have good reason- their sweet rich flavor coupled with the fact that they are packed with vitamins and are low in calories (just 82 calories per cup) makes their orange-gold flesh irresistible. There truly...
by dsavastio | May 23, 2011 | Vegetable Information
So it’s unattractive. Celeriac wins the prize for being the ugly duckling of the vegetable world. That said we know that beauty is only skin-deep, so let’s get down and take a look at the heart and soul of this very versatile yet largely underused vegetable. Celeriac...
by dsavastio | May 23, 2011 | Vegetable Information
Parsnips and turnips are here, signaling the end of our summer season crops. With autumn approaching, our food attentions naturally turn to heartier fare to get us through the colder months that are heading our way, and both of these delightful root vegetables can...
by dsavastio | May 23, 2011 | Vegetable Information
We are so lucky to have our fresh dug potatoes from Stearns. They are so delicious, and this year we have several colors and varieties to make you happy. This is the time of year when I allow myself to go off my low carb diet—it’s SO worth it! Let me tell you a little...
