12th & Jackson, Dubuque, Iowa
About Carrots are a root vegetable that grow well nearly year-round. They are very sweet, very hard, and very versatile. They come in orange, purple, yellow, and white! The greens are edible too! Carrots are Craig's favorite vegetable. Storage Carrots store several months in an unsealed container in the fridge, if you cut the tops … Continue reading Carrot
About Eggplant is a nightshade, related to tomatoes and peppers. It comes in many shapes and sizes, and is usually purple, white, or pink. Storage Eggplant will store in an unsealed bag in the fridge for a couple of weeks. My favorite preservation method is making a bunch of babaganoush and freezing it, then enjoying … Continue reading Eggplant
About Onions are sweet, pungent, and go in EVERYTHING! I once heard a story of a person who would start frying onions before she even knew what she was making for dinner. They make a great part of any meal! Storage Store onions at cool room temperature out of direct sunlight for several weeks. (Note … Continue reading Onion
About Tomatoes, native to the americas, are one of the most versatile and well-loved vegetables! They come in many shapes, sizes and colors. Some are better for eating raw and others better for sauce, but the most important thing is to make something you want to eat! Storage Store tomatoes at room temperature out of … Continue reading Tomato
About Purslane grows wild in Iowa and is both delicious and nutritious! It's a succulent with a crisp texture and lemony flavor. The leaves and stems are both edible. Try substituting for spinach or watercress. Storage Purslane keeps in an unsealed bag in the fridge for one to two weeks. We've heard it makes good … Continue reading Purslane
About Cucumbers are a cucurbit, related to summer and winter squash, and melons. They are light, fresh, and crispy, best eaten raw. Storage Fresh cucumbers will keep for a couple of weeks in an unsealed bag in the fridge, or a few days on the counter. The best way to keep them longer is to … Continue reading Cucumbers
About Garlic is an allium, related to onions and leeks. It's very strong raw, but more mild cooked, and has loads of health benefits! Storage Store garlic at cool room temperature, out of direct sunlight, and with good air flow, for up to 6 months. If you want easy access to it for cooking, blend … Continue reading Garlic
About Also called Swiss chard or rainbow chard, this dark leafy green is related to spinach and beets. It's very slightly bitter, but tender and toothsome. There is no difference between the different colors. Storage Store chard in an unsealed bag in the fridge for a week or two. To freeze, blanch first: bring a … Continue reading Chard
About Arugula is a spicy green related to kale, cabbage, broccoli, etc. (It's a brassica.) It's peppery and light, more tender than kale. Some varieties have very pointy leaves, others more rounded. Holes are normal - just give them a good wash like any other veggie in case any bugs are hanging on! Storage Store … Continue reading Arugula
About Garlic scapes are the garlic plant's attempt to flower. The little bulb you see would turn into a flower, but we harvest them at the base of the stem so that the plant puts more energy into producing the bulbs. Scapes taste just like garlic and can be used anywhere you like a garlic … Continue reading Garlic scapes
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