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The turnip's root is high in vitamin C. Turnips are actually a member of the cabbage (or "brassica") family. Most of a Turnip is white or yellowish from having ground in the ground, but Turnip crowns are often purple or green from having poked above the soil to get a bit of sun. Turnips flourish in poor soil where other vegetables struggle, and don't require a long growing season. They are resistant to frosts and mild freezing. And they used to be a veg that would keep forever. Turnips are more popular in the Southern United States than they are in the north. But they have a history of long unpopularity everywhere, as they were seen as a poor man's food, and even those who weren't poor cooked them wrong and made them taste bitter and Turnipy. Click this link for a recipe you might enjoy!
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February 23rd - 25th, 2012
A very tender and slightly spicy, peppery green that does very well in un-heated hoophouse conditions. Wonderful fresh in salads or on sandwiches or tacos, or folded into an omelet. In Italy arugula is popular in Panini sandwiches or cut into little ribbons (chiffonade) & heaped on pizza after it comes out of the oven. Store in plastic in the fridge & use up within a few days.
CDF’s Mission: To promote self-help and mutual aid in community, economic and social development through cooperative enterprise.
The Food and Farm Initiative of the Valley Stewardship Network in partnership with the Viroqua Food Co-op will show the film “Food Fight” on Saturday February 18th from 3-5PM. Organic popcorn with delicious toppings and old fashioned organic candy will be available along with refreshments.
These chestnuts are fresh and don’t store long like other nuts. You need to store them in the refrigerator, preferably in a ventilated plastic bag, & eat them up within a few weeks. You can peel them & eat them raw, boiled, or sautéed, but they are just so special roasted. Make sure to pierce through the skin before roasting them, or they may explode (seriously), & roast at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes. To cook over an open fire, use a cast iron pan over medium heat. To boil, cut them in half before dropping into boiling water for a couple minutes, then cool & pop off skins. You can then use them in any recipe that calls for frozen shelled or canned chestnuts.
Nestled in the pristine valleys between the Sea of Cortez and the rugged mountains of the Baja Peninsula, over 400 farming families of the Del Cabo Cooperative nurture their crops to bring you excellent organic produce.
Creating a cooperative business is no small task. Creating a multi-stakeholder co-op with diverse members of the local food chain has been a rewarding task for all involved. As 2012 begins, Fifth Season Cooperative is hard at work planning for the future—and it looks bright thanks to all of our members and cooperative partners!
We have discounted the remaining applesauce from Hoch Orchard. Come and get it while supplies last. Your pancakes will appreciate being topped with this yummy delight. (various flavors or plain)
When you hear the word “co-op,” what springs to mind? For some people, “co-op” may be their local grocery store; for others it may be a housing community. Whatever your initial association, you may be surprised by the many types of co-ops around you.