Jul 29, 2014 | Auburn & Skaneateles CSA, Binghamton CSA, Gluten Free, Homer & Cortand CSA, Ithaca CSA, News, Recipes, Seneca Falls CSA, Syracuse CSA, Vegetarian
We’ve had a really great yield of escarole this season. Escarole is a fun green, it looks like lettuce but has a mild bitter flavor. It can be enjoyed lightly cooked or raw and though you might scratch your head at first thinking of recipes it is surprisingly...
Jun 24, 2014 | Auburn & Skaneateles CSA, Binghamton CSA, Greens, Homer & Cortand CSA, Ithaca CSA, News, Recipes, Syracuse CSA, Vegetarian
The first escarole of the season made it’s way to the CSA Shares this week, and this dish is the perfect way to enjoy it! Escarole is a bitter green in the chicory family, it looks very similar to lettuce but has a very different flavor. Escarole is slightly...
Jun 24, 2014 | Auburn & Skaneateles CSA, Binghamton CSA, Greens, Homer & Cortand CSA, Ithaca CSA, News, Pork, Recipes, Syracuse CSA
The first escarole of the season made it’s way to the CSA Shares this week, and this dish is the perfect way to enjoy it! Escarole is a bitter green in the chicory family, it looks very similar to lettuce but has a very different flavor. Escarole is slightly...
Jun 23, 2014 | Auburn & Skaneateles CSA, Binghamton CSA, Homer & Cortand CSA, Ithaca CSA, Recipes, Soup, Syracuse CSA, Vegetarian
This simple soup is easy to prepare, and surprisingly refreshing for summer. Everything is lightly cooked – this is perfect for weeknights. The tomatoes, garlic, and stock carry most of the flavor so be sure to taste test before serving. You’ll want to...
Jun 2, 2014 | Auburn & Skaneateles CSA, Binghamton CSA, Homer & Cortand CSA, Ithaca CSA, News, Recipes, Syracuse CSA, Vegetable Guide
Escarole looks similar to lettuce, but is actually a slightly bitter green in the chicory family. A variety of endive, escarole tastes similar to radicchio but looks completely different. High in folic acid, fiber, and vitamins A and K, escarole can be eaten raw or...