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About Sweet peppers, (also known as bell peppers), are called sweet to differentiate them from spicy hot peppers. They are closely related, but have none of the capsicum, just lots of sweet crunch! Sweet peppers can be green, red, orange, yellow, purple, white, or a combination of these colors. Storage Peppers store at room temperature … Continue reading Sweet peppers
About Dill is a classic flavor of Scandanavia and northern Europe, but it tastes great in many types of dishes. The fronds, or leaves, are used as a fresh herb, and the dried seeds are also commonly used in cooking. Storage Fresh dill keeps in an unsealed bag in the fridge for about a week. … Continue reading Dill
About Also known as celeriac, celery root is an umbellifer (related to parsley, carrots, fennel, cilantro, and dill). It tastes just like celery but is milder, so use liberally wherever you like a celery flavor. Storage With the stems and leaves removed, celery root will store in an unsealed bag in the fridge for a … Continue reading Celery root
About Leeks are an allium related to garlic and onions. They taste like an onion but have a slightly richer, milder flavor. Storage Leeks will store in an unsealed bag in the fridge for up to two weeks. Cooking Leeks can be used in place of onion in any recipe. Just slice them thinly and … Continue reading Leeks
About Celery is a fibrous, fresh-tasting vegetable that is very versatile and common in many recipes. The stalks (stems) and leaves are both edible, but it's best known for the stalks. Storage Celery will keep for over a week in an unsealed bag in the fridge. You can also chop it and freeze it in … Continue reading Celery
About Potatoes are one of the most versatile vegetables, very starchy and ready to take on whatever flavors you want to combine it with. They come in white, brown, red, yellow, and purple! Storage Potatoes will store for several months in a cool, dark, dry place. Be sure they aren't blemished, as one spoiled potato … Continue reading Potato
About Melons are the sweetest member of the cucurbit family. They have a tough outer rind but the flesh is soft and delicious. There are countless varieties of melons that come in many shapes and sizes. The outside can appear brown and crackled, like in the photo, or in several shades of green or yellow … Continue reading Melons
This Thai inspired pasta salad is great for potlucks or as a snack.
About Fennel is an aromatic vegetable related to carrots and celery. The seeds are probably most recognizable - they are the defining flavor of Italian sausage. Many people compare the flavor to anise. We harvest fennel before it goes to seed, and the entire thing is edible: the stalk is a delicious vegetable and the … Continue reading Fennel
About Tomatillos are mild, tangy, a little crunchy, and very versatile. They're well known as the main ingredient in salsa verde. They are bright green, sometimes with purple, and grow with little husks on them. Storage Tomatillos store for a week or two at room temperature, and longer in the fridge. They also freeze well, … Continue reading Tomatillo
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