Throughout the year, Boston Organics’ network of farm partners supplies us with fresh, local produce. These relationships are at the heart of what we do. One special star of the late spring/early summer local season, for more than 15 years, is Atlas Farms, which at the moment is keeping our Boston Organics Community in baby bok choy, leafy lettuces, kale and chard and collard greens. And as the season progresses we'll have summer squash, poblano peppers, fennel and evermore greens!
Topics: Recipes, Local Dogma Box, Newsletter, Eat Local, organic kale, Organic Cucumbers, Organic Farmers, Organic Grocery Add-Ons, organic corn, organic green leaf lettuce, baby bok choy, Organic Scallions
Long, warm, sunshine-filled days have put a spring in our steps and smiles on our faces! And you know what they say about spring rains bringing flowers! This mercurial weather surely has us thinking about all kinds of seasonal produce to savor. It's that time of year when we say goodbye to beets and hello to asparagus, rhubarb and strawberries! Some customers are already asking about tomatoes. Did you know it takes between 60-100 days from planting to harvest a local tomato. Today's work will be August's bounty!
Our Spring Produce Guide will tell you all about the produce you can expect to see in your box this season, as well as what to do with it.
Topics: Recipes, spring produce, Guides and Infographics
Love basil? You're not alone, with its balanced taste of sweet and savory notes suggestive of mint, pepper, anise and cloves it's one of the most popular and widely used herbs in the world. And we're into basil season now until late fall so now's the time to take advantage of this handy and versatile herb by storing it properly and making the most of its aromatic goodness. Whether you're sprucing up a salad, making pesto or garnishing a bowl of tomato soup, basil is a vital ingredient in fresh, organic cooking. Recipes here.
Topics: produce delivery, Recipes, Happy Valley Organics, Beneath The Peel / Digging Deeper, organic basil, Newsletter, boston organics, organic produce, Organic Grocery Delivery Boston, miscellaneous, Original Boston Organics Blog
Are you familiar with the expression it’s just the tip of the iceberg? That’s the best way to describe how much you probably knew about asparagus...until now.
Topics: Beneath The Peel / Digging Deeper, spring produce, Original Boston Organics Blog
It's getting hot, hot, hot! Seems like a good time for a quick reminder about steps you can take to ensure your delivery isn't damaged by the heat.
Topics: Organic Grocery Delivery Boston, summer produce, Organic Fruit Delivery, delivery instructions
For the first time this year, rhubarb can be found in Boston Organics boxes and as an add-on. Many of you may know rhubarb as something that goes with strawberries - think strawberry rhubarb pie, cobbler and crisp, it has a long history and an intriguing story. Read on to learn some fascinating rhubarb facts.
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Topics: Vegetarian and Vegan Food, Recipes, Holiday, grilling
Customers have the option of selecting items from among our extensive grocery and produce add-on offerings to create a box tailored to your needs! This a great way to keep your favorite items like dairy products, eggs, bread, pizza dough, chips and salsa arriving during the summer months while also growing some of your own produce or visiting farmer's markets.
To get started, check out this guide, and, as always, feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
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Eggs, that essential, always-on-hand source of usually inexpensive, high quality protein and quick easy meals, are having a moment and it's not a good one. In fact the egg industry is bit scrambled. Due to a widespread outbreak of avian flu more than 58 million chickens in the US have died resulting in a severe egg shortage. This had led to an increase in the price of eggs and unreliable supply chains, sigh. But don't despair: we've still got eggs! If you love baking and want to conserve eggs, scroll to the bottom for an eggs-ceptional Vegan Lemon Cake recipe.
Topics: eggs, shortage, avian flu
