Seasonal Pick: Spinach
Spinach has the reputation for being the vegetable all children hate and all parents force those children to eat before they get dessert. As a vegetable loved for its hearty goodness since its origin in 7th century Asia, parents had it right! It has slowly moved it’s way west, receiving praise and namesakes along the […]
Cabbage — August Veggie of the Month
Cabbage is part of the widely cultivated Cruciferous (or Brassicaceae) family, close relatives to cauliflower, broccoli and brussel sprouts. The name “cabbage” comes from the French word “caboche,” literally translated to head, making it a fitting name for the globe shaped vegetable. Cabbage was well loved by the Romans who used it for many purposes including […]
Seasonal Pick: Bell Peppers
Historically, Bell Peppers were cultivated in Central and South America before Christopher Columbus brought them to Europe where they got their name. Despite sharing the name, they are not related to other sweet and hot pepper varieties we know and have no relation to the peppercorns we use for seasonings. Bell Peppers are part of […]