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Posted by Charlene Elderkin on Tue, Jul 05, 2011 @ 04:49 PM
 
viroqua food coop local basil from snow goose ridgeland harvest harmony valley
Fresh Basil from Snow Goose, Ridgeland Harvest and Harmony Valley. Basil is a well-known culinary herb that's popular in many Italian dishes. But did you know that there are many other uses of this herb, including its use as a tonic to aid in digestion? The most common use of basil is for cooking, such as in tomato sauce, pesto, or vinegars. But it also can be sprinkled over salads and sliced tomatoes, either whole or chopped. Actually, don’t chop the leaves, but tear them instead for the most flavor. viroqua food coop collards from driftless organics and keewaydin farmCollards from Driftless Organics and Keewaydin Farms. There are several health benefits to eating collard greens such as getting beta-carotene, vitamin k, vitamin c and antioxidant. Often referred to as "greens", it is known to help prevent certain types of cancer and anti-inflamatory diseases. Pair these greens with any smoked meats or with a simple polenta for a great taste of the south.
viroqua food coop fresh cilantro from ridgeland harvest and harmony valley
Fresh Cilantro from Ridgeland Harvest and Harmony Valley. A great fresh herb to jazz up any salsa or simply to garnish a dish. Sometimes referred to as the Mexican parsley, this herb not only a great addition to any Latin dishes, but to Chinese and even Indian cuisine.

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