Topic: organic produce

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

When life hands you lemons… It’s a pretty good day, actually.

Topics: Recipes, Beneath The Peel / Digging Deeper, Newsletter, organic citrus, organic produce, Organic Grocery Delivery Boston, Original Boston Organics Blog

While sweet potatoes figure prominently in many Thanksgiving feasts, they may be forgotten once the holiday seasons have passed. But sweet potatoes are some of the healthiest and most versatile vegetables available during the winter, so it should be no surprise that they're showing up frequently in New England winter cooking.

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The organic food movement has turned average consumers into discerning foodies. There’s now an important premium on freshness and sourcing. And that’s a good thing, for sure.

Topics: Newsletter, Organic Grocery Add-Ons, Community, organic produce, New England Local Fruits and Vegetables, vegan, Seven Hills Pasta

Chunky or smooth, hot or cold, vegetarian or carnivorous, a side dish or the main attraction: Soup is quite possibly the most versatile dish out there, but not all soups are created equal.

Topics: Vegetarian and Vegan Food, Recipes, guide to basic soup, Winter Produce, truly amazing soup, soup guide, Home Cooking Kitchen Tips, organic produce, New England Winter Cooking

On National Eat Your Vegetables Day, we're remembering important words from Albert Einstein:

Topics: organic produce, salad, vegetarian, Albert Einstein, eat your vegetables, salad for dinner

Beets are one of the most frequently maligned vegetables. The earthy root is habitually snubbed by young children who are only familiar with the over-salted and mushy variety from a can.

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Welcome to the Purchaser’s Corner! Here you’ll find periodic updates from our Purchasing Team on what’s new and exciting from our farm partners, as well insight into the world of our farmers.

Topics: know your farmer, Newsletter, Organic Farmers, know your farm, organic produce, Non GMO, New England Local Fruits and Vegetables, winter, Farms, Purchaser's Corner

The simplest dashi is vegan and is essentially just boiling kombu (seaweed) in  hot water. Dashi is delicious soup base for your next homemade ramen, miso soup, cooking liquid for sauces, or a protein marinade! 

Topics: Vegetarian and Vegan Food, Recipes, guide to basic soup, Winter Produce, truly amazing soup, soup guide, Organic Grocery Add-Ons, Home Cooking Kitchen Tips, organic produce

Seaweed! Ok maybe it's not so secret. The vast ocean is full of sea creatures and vegetation, and seaweed is one you've got to stock in your pantry. Snack on seaweed chips, add it as the main component to your salad or simmer and make the best vegan broth!

Topics: Vegetarian and Vegan Food, Organic Grocery Add-Ons, organic produce, Environmental Businesses