Before it was dubbed America’s “superfood,” kale was an obscure green that could only be found at farmers’ markets, independent health food stores and, of course, at Boston Organics. Kale has become so popular that it’s almost hard to remember a time before it was the ultimate emblem of healthy food. 

But now that kale is everywhere (even McDonald’s is planning to add kale to their menu), there are so many different kinds of kale out there, it’s hard to keep them all straight.

Here’s a quick guide to the most common varieties of kale we carry, so the next time it shows up in your organic grocery delivery you won’t be asking yourself “What the kale is that?!”

Topics: Beneath The Peel / Digging Deeper, organic kale, Organic Leafy Greens, Guides and Infographics

Your Thanksgiving dinner assignment: bring a vegetarian entree. The solution? A good, old-fashioned casserole, just like mom used to make. Here are seven recipes that will satisfy even the most voracious crowd.

Topics: Recipes, organic kale, Organic Mushrooms, Organic Onions, Organic Celeriac, Organic Parsnips, Organic Squash, Organic Potatoes, Organic Green Beans, organic corn, Thanksgiving, organic recipes, pumpkin, Organic Zucchini

With this weekend's snow, it feels like winter has truly arrived. This week, we are preparing recipes that will help keep everyone smiling in these cold months, from comforting treats to nutrient-dense meals.

Topics: Recipes, Local Dogma Box, Newsletter, Eat Local, organic kale, Organic Farmers, organic citrus, Organic Grocery Add-Ons, Fresh From the Farm, Organic Onions, Organic Sprouts, New England Local Fruits and Vegetables

There's no doubt about it, the Boston Organics Community sure ate well in 2016. Our farm partners and other suppliers kept us in fresh fruits and vegetables all year long, and it was a joy to see the shift from citrus and root crops in the winter to tomatoes and stone fruit in the summer, and to enjoy all the delicious produce in between.

To start 2017 off on the right foot, we decided to share our  top-clicked recipes of the past year, to offer the opportunity to reprise tasty favorites or to find new inspiration for the year ahead.

 

Topics: Recipes, Fall Produce, Beneath The Peel / Digging Deeper, Newsletter, organic carrots, organic kale, Organic Mushrooms, winter squash, organic sunchokes, Organic Herbs, Organic Potatoes, Original Boston Organics Blog, organic sweet potatoes, organic beets

There's a lot to be excited about this week: fresh succulent greens from Atlas Farms, crisp rhubarb and, our favorite, Boston Organics' new website!  The new site has improved account visibility and mobile responsiveness so you can easily make adjustments—that means more time for cooking and enjoying the fruits of local season. Read on to learn more about this week's featured recipes and produce.

Topics: Recipes, Local Dogma Box, Newsletter, Eat Local, organic kale, Organic Farmers, Organic Grocery Delivery Boston, Organic Stone Fruit, Organic Greens, organic rhubarb

12/14-12/18

With the end of the year approaching we're seeing a little bit of a slowdown in the variety of fruits and vegetables coming from local growers. But there's no need to panic yet—we still have an intriguing selection of locally sourced, organic produce coming your way.

Topics: Organic Turnips, Local Dogma Box, Newsletter, Eat Local, organic kale, Organic Farmers, Organic Celeriac, Organic Sprouts, Organic Grocery Delivery Boston, Organic Brussels Sprouts

8/10-8/14

The bountiful harvests from our local farm partners continue this week with an absolute rainbow of color. Bright red tomatoes, summer squash and fresh corn on the cob round out a cornucopia that also includes several leafy greens, blueberries and eggplants.

Topics: Newsletter, Eat Local, organic kale, Organic Farmers, Organic Grocery Delivery Boston, summer produce, Organic Leafy Greens

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: Vegetarian and Vegan Food, produce delivery, Recipes, CSA, Happy Valley Organics, Jonathan's Organic, Local Dogma Box, organic kale, deep root organic coop, boston organics, Atlas Farm, Organic Herbs, Organic Sprouts, organic produce, Organic Grocery Delivery Boston, New England Local Fruits and Vegetables, Original Boston Organics Blog

Vegetarians and omnivores rejoice - organic tofu is now available as an add-on!

There's also an amazing variety of fresh organic fruits and vegetables going out in boxes this week including local blueberries from Dwight Miller Orchards, sweet corn from Lakeside Organics, and Red Russian Kale from Happy Valley Organics.

In this week's newsletter you'll learn about our new terrific tofu supplier, discover the difference between Italian and Asian eggplants, and see what's fresh and in season from our organic farm partners across New England!

Topics: Vegetarian and Vegan Food, produce delivery, CSA, Local Dogma Box, Newsletter, Organic Non GMO Corn, organic kale, Organic Eggplants, boston organics, Atlas Farm, organic produce, Organic Grocery Delivery Boston, summer produce, New England Local Fruits and Vegetables, Original Boston Organics Blog

 

Topics: Contests, organic kale, boston organics, organic produce, Organic Grocery Delivery Boston, summer produce, Organic Juice, miscellaneous, Original Boston Organics Blog