Topic: organic basil

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

Fresh organic herbs are easy to enjoy on their own, with their leaves of many shapes and sizes, and distinct fragrances that make you want to walk around with a bundle tied to your nose. But it can be hard to keep track of them all, and to figure out how to use them while the tender leaves are still fresh. Boston Organics is here to help you keep these flavorful plants straight so you can use them with ease.

Topics: Beneath The Peel / Digging Deeper, organic basil, Organic Herbs, Guides and Infographics, organic parsley, organic rosemary

The secret to good cooking is using fresh ingredients. This is doubly true when we’re talking about herbs.

Topics: Vegetarian and Vegan Food, Recipes, Happy Valley Organics, Beneath The Peel / Digging Deeper, Local Dogma Box, organic basil, Eat Local, Organic Herbs, Home Cooking Kitchen Tips, Organic Grocery Delivery Boston, gardening, diy

Our Dogma Box includes organic fruits and vegetables sourced as close to Boston as possible throughout the year. Similar to a CSA or farm share, this box is filled with the best organic produce from local and regional farms each week.

Topics: Red Fire Farm, Organic Garlic, Happy Valley Organics, Local Dogma Box, organic basil, organic carrots, Organic Mushrooms, boston organics, New England Local Fruits and Vegetables, Organic Greens, organic sweet potatoes, organic beets, Grower & Producer, Mousam Valley, Queen's Greens, What's In The Dogma Box, Organic lovage

Our Dogma Box includes organic fruits and vegetables sourced as close to Boston as possible throughout the year. Similar to a CSA or farm share, this box is filled with the best organic produce from local and regional farms each week.

Topics: Local Dogma Box, organic basil, organic carrots, Organic Mushrooms, boston organics, Organic Parsnips, Organic Sprouts, Organic Collard Greens, New England Local Fruits and Vegetables, Organic Greens, organic sweet potatoes, organic beets, Grower & Producer, Queen's Greens, What's In The Dogma Box, organic rutabagas, Winter Moon Roots

Our Dogma Box includes organic fruits and vegetables sourced as close to Boston as possible throughout the year. Similar to a CSA or farm share, this box is filled with the best organic produce from local and regional farms each week.

Topics: Happy Valley Organics, Local Dogma Box, organic basil, Organic Cucumbers, organic tomatoes, Organic Mushrooms, boston organics, red leaf lettuce, Atlas Farm, Organic Herbs, Organic Collard Greens, organic produce, organic garlic scapes, Organic Leafy Greens, New England Local Fruits and Vegetables, Organic Tomatillos, organic watermelon, Grower & Producer, Mousam Valley, The Ktichen Garden, Queen's Greens, Riverland Farm, What's In The Dogma Box

We may be getting a little ahead of ourselves, but with Memorial Day coming in just a week, we're pulling out the beach towels, grills and other essentials for summer. Some of those essentials can be found in your Boston Organics box: from basil to stone fruit, keep an eye out for warm weather favorites. (And don't forget to check out our blog for inspiration for how to use your custom box for all of your summertime adventures.)

Topics: Recipes, Local Dogma Box, Organic Meal Kits, organic basil, Newsletter, Organic Radishes, Eat Local, Organic Farmers, Organic Grocery Add-Ons, Fresh From the Farm, Organic Herbs, Organic Stone Fruit, Meal Planning, New England Local Fruits and Vegetables, custom box

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

Snow may be threatening this week, but we have just the antidote: cozy recipes prepared using produce from this week's boxes. Savory or sweet, these recipes will help you slow down, and settle in for a long winter's hibernation. And with produce and groceries delivered right to your door, you won't even have to go out in the storm.

Topics: Recipes, Local Dogma Box, organic basil, Newsletter, Eat Local, Organic Farmers, Organic Mushrooms, Organic Grocery Add-Ons, Fresh From the Farm, Organic Herbs, New England Local Fruits and Vegetables

In this season of intense sun and heat, and equally intense storms, we just can’t do anything halfway. We get attached to special local items and want to eat them all the time, in everything. Read about this week’s seasonal favorites that we just can’t get enough of.

Topics: Recipes, Local Dogma Box, organic basil, Newsletter, Eat Local, organic tomatoes, Organic Farmers, Organic Mushrooms, Organic Herbs, Organic Stone Fruit, Organic Greens