Oct 8, 2015 | News, Recipes, Vegetable Guide
Spring onions are actually onions that are harvested earlier than the larger mature versions, with their green tops attached. Spring onions look like a scallion, but with a small onion at the bottom. Spring onions show up early in our CSA, usually during June and...
Dec 11, 2014 | Auburn & Skaneateles CSA, Binghamton CSA, Homer & Cortand CSA, Ithaca CSA, Recipes, Seneca Falls CSA, Syracuse CSA, Vegetable Guide
Rutabaga is a hearty root vegetable closely related to a turnip, and is often confused with one. Rutabaga is sometimes called “yellow turnip”. Rutabagas can be used interchangeably with turnips and in many potato recipes. They have a rich yellow color...
Nov 21, 2014 | Auburn & Skaneateles CSA, Binghamton CSA, Homer & Cortand CSA, Ithaca CSA, News, Recipes, Seneca Falls CSA, Syracuse CSA, Vegetable Guide
Another delicious member of the brassica family, purple top turnips are generally the last turnips to make it to our CSA shares. These storage crops have a somewhat spicy flavor and can be enjoyed raw or cooked. Purple top turnips have a distinct flavor that works...
Oct 21, 2014 | Auburn & Skaneateles CSA, Binghamton CSA, Homer & Cortand CSA, Ithaca CSA, News, Recipes, Seneca Falls CSA, Syracuse CSA, Vegetable Guide
A member of the brassica family the sweet, tender Brussels sprouts we grow on the farm are not the dreaded sprouts of your childhood! Brussels Sprouts are best enjoyed lightly cooked or even raw in a slaw or salad. Often called tiny cabbages, Brussels sprouts look...
Oct 3, 2014 | Auburn & Skaneateles CSA, Binghamton CSA, Homer & Cortand CSA, Ithaca CSA, News, Recipes, Seneca Falls CSA, Syracuse CSA, Vegetable Guide
Tatsoi is a small leafy green member of the brassica family. It has a mild flavor excellent for salads and stir-fries. It is often found in salad or lettuce mixes. The flavor is mild with a hint of mustard, best lightly cooked or raw. Similar to spinach, remove the...
Oct 1, 2014 | Auburn & Skaneateles CSA, Binghamton CSA, Homer & Cortand CSA, Ithaca CSA, News, Recipes, Syracuse CSA, Vegetable Guide
Butternut Squash is a popular and versatile winter squash. Butternut squash stores well, so it is typically seen in the shares after delicata, acorn and sweet dumpling. Butternut Squash is a variety of winter squash that is related to the zucchini, but is picked...
