Organic farming has known benefits for the environment and human health. The restrictions placed on fertilizer and pesticide use prevent pollution with toxic chemicals while protecting biodiversity. In addition to the benefits on a more local or regional scale, research suggests that organic agricultural practices have benefits for the whole environment, and the planet. Organic agriculture produces fewer greenhouse gases than conventional methods, and may even counteract emissions.
Topics: environmental, Organic Farmers
They say that on St Patrick’s Day, everyone is a little bit Irish, and this certainly seems true in Boston. Whether you are reveling along the parade route in South Boston, preparing a holiday meal for family and friends or just want to be surrounded by green, your Boston Organics box has just what you need.
Topics: Recipes, Organic Cabbage, Local Dogma Box, Newsletter, Eat Local, Organic Farmers, Organic Grocery Add-Ons, Fresh From the Farm, Organic Chard, Organic Potatoes, New England Local Fruits and Vegetables, Organic Greens, organic avocados
Though the temperatures have remained bitter cold, the beginning of March definitely has us thinking about spring. It's a time when new things start to pop up, and things are no different here at Boston Organics. We have new add-ons, and a brand new box type.
Topics: Recipes, Local Dogma Box, Newsletter, Eat Local, Organic Farmers, organic citrus, Organic Grocery Add-Ons, Fresh From the Farm, Organic Chard, Organic Root Vegetables, New England Local Fruits and Vegetables
This week, we are getting in touch with our roots—root vegetables, that is! This week, celebrate the variety of New England roots, meet a new breed or try a different preparation.
Topics: Organic Turnips, Recipes, Local Dogma Box, Newsletter, Eat Local, organic carrots, Organic Farmers, Organic Grocery Add-Ons, Fresh From the Farm, Organic Celeriac, Organic Root Vegetables, New England Local Fruits and Vegetables
All the snow we've gotten in the last couple of weeks has us looking at things in a new way. Snow-covered streets seem suddenly different, and the landscape keeps shifting as the snow melts, revealing things that were buried. As snow piled up, or got packed down into slippery ice, reliable paths suddenly seem strange. This shift in perspective can help us recognize what we usually take for granted, and look at them in a new light. This week, we are looking at things sideways and reconsidering familiar foods.
Topics: Recipes, Local Dogma Box, organic basil, Newsletter, Eat Local, Organic Bananas, Organic Farmers, organic citrus, Organic Mushrooms, Organic Grocery Add-Ons, Fresh From the Farm, Organic Celeriac, Organic Squash, Organic Root Vegetables, New England Local Fruits and Vegetables
This week, we’re dreaming up sappy poems for the water and soil that help our food to grow, and for the farmers who foster the plants and harvest their bounty. For Valentine’s Day, let your sweetie know you care, but also spread the love. And what better way to do that than through food?
Topics: Recipes, Local Dogma Box, Fair Trade and Organic, Newsletter, Eat Local, Organic Farmers, organic citrus, Organic Grocery Add-Ons, Fresh From the Farm, Organic Chocolate, Organic Celeriac, Organic Root Vegetables, New England Local Fruits and Vegetables, organic beets
The days are getting longer, hinting at warmth and sunlight to come. In the meantime, however, we have many long cold days ahead of us, and are not quite through cold and flu season. Stay healthy for the remainder of the winter by getting enough rest, washing your hands thoroughly and by eating a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. Nutritionists often recommend “eating the rainbow” to ensure that you are maintaining a healthy diet. The wide spectrum of color found in your Boston Organics box this week is sure to help you meet that goal and nourish you throughout the season, and the year.
Topics: Recipes, Local Dogma Box, Organic Mangoes, Newsletter, Organic Radishes, Eat Local, organic carrots, organic tomatoes, Organic Farmers, organic citrus, Organic Grocery Add-Ons, Fresh From the Farm, New England Local Fruits and Vegetables, organic sweet potatoes
We spend much of each day at work. But not all of that time has to feel like, well, work. Regardless of the nature of the job, there are plenty of ways to bring enjoyment into the workday. Experimenting with different structures and games can help infuse levity and, dare we say fun, into the workplace. Taking cues from the workplace tone and from our coworkers, we can use a sense of playfulness to build relationships with colleagues and create a fun work environment. Try the tips below, or make up your own games.
Topics: office, Organic Grocery Delivery Boston, Healthy Office
To make excellent meals, you just need a few simple building blocks. Below are some of our favorite dishes, which can be prepared using infinite combinations of produce from your Boston Organics box. We think of them as a different take on a meal kit. We love them because if you have just a handful of staples in your kitchen, you can plug in pretty much any produce you receive in your Boston Organics box and prepare a delicious, fruit-and-vegetable centered meal. If cooking is new for you, developing just a few skills will help you expand your repertoire immensely.
Topics: Recipes, Newsletter, Organic Grocery Add-Ons, boston organics, Home Cooking Kitchen Tips, Organic Grocery Delivery Boston, Original Boston Organics Blog
There's nothing quite like the aroma of a delicious meal permeating throughout the house, accompanied by the warmth from a fired-up oven. Take advantage of the season's local produce with hearty recipes and start your day off right with help from your trusty oven and green Boston Organics box.
Topics: Recipes, Local Dogma Box, Newsletter, Eat Local, Organic Bananas, Organic Farmers, Locavore, Organic Grocery Add-Ons, Fresh From the Farm, Organic Potatoes, Organic Root Vegetables, New England Local Fruits and Vegetables, organic beets
