We have added some new organic products to our list of grocery items (find them online under our “Grocery” section). With the addition of these organic products we are hoping to better serve our customers by making quality organic grocery items more easily accessible. We plan on adding more products in the days ahead, so […]
For a great, step-by-step-photo guideline about preparing beets and different ways to serve them, check out this great web-link: http://kitchen-parade-veggieventure.blogspot.com/2010/10/my-favorite-way-to-roast-beets.html
Spitzenburg Apples STORE: To store, keep apples as cold as possible in the refrigerator. PREP: Gently rub the apple as you run warm water over it to clean. Peel and cut your apple into slices or cubes. To prevent apples from browning, brush with a lemon juice-water solution (1 cup water mixed with 1 teaspoon […]
I have been spending some of the most blissful moments of the farm season during the fall clean up. Ever since I got my new Belgian team, Sally and Sandy, I have been working them a lot. My previous team was a bear to work with and, consequently, they didn’t get worked because it wasn’t […]
Kale: How to Store: Keep kale unwashed (moisture speeds decay) in a plastic bag in the coldest section of the refrigerator, which is usually in the back. Shelf Life: Because kale contains a lot of water, it doesn’t last long once it has been bought. Use it within 1 to 3 days of purchase for […]
Italian Plums, also called plum-prunes (yes, these are what they make dried prunes with) are a late-season stone fruit that appears for just a short time during the month of October. Just sweet enough for eating out-of-hand, these take on a whole new dimension when poached or baked in any way. We will be offering […]
Image from the Maine Food & Lifestyle blog Potatoes should be kept in a cool, dark place with good ventilation. the ideal storage temperature is 45 to 50 degrees F. At these temperature, the potatoes will keep for several weeks. Do not store potatoes in the refrigerator, as a temperature below 40 degrees F. will […]
Clockwise: Photos from janespice, my recipes, Cooks Farm Orchard and smitten kitchen. Don’t you just love fall?! The bounty of local food is being harvested by the bushel. Bright-colored winter squash varieties are being picked and stored in big wooden bins, farmers are picking that last patch of green beans, sweet and crisp from the […]
Long a symbol of longevity in Asia because of their health-promoting properties, shiitake mushrooms have been used medicinally by the Chinese for more than 6,000 years. Shiitake mushrooms are an excellent source of selenium and a very good source of iron. They are also a good source of protein, dietary fiber and vitamin C. Tips […]
The Stillaguamish River runs by my house and empties into Port Susan Bay. Our river is much more susceptible to flooding than our neighbor to the north, the Skagit River, and to the south, the Snohomish River. So in a rain event like Saturday, it is not uncommon to see spikes in the river of […]
Chard belongs to the same family as beets and spinach and shares a similar taste profile: it has the bitterness of beet greens and the slightly salty flavor of spinach leaves. Both the leaves and stalk of chard are edible, although the stems vary in texture with the white ones being the most tender. To […]
d’Anjou Pears STORE: Keep pears at room temperature until ripe. To test for ripeness, gently push on the stem. If it gives a little, your pear is ready to eat. PREP: Wash pears in cold water and keep them whole, slice them or chop them. USE: d’Anjou pears can be eaten out of hand, mixed […]
A few weeks ago, a person who has been a customer of Klesick Family Farm for a long time wrote, “I didn’t know your website had all this cool stuff!!! You should maybe write it up as one of the main stories in your box news.”Well, we decided to do just that. This newsletter is dedicated […]
