While fewer hours of daylight and cooler days ahead might trigger apprehension about the approaching winter, there's some good news: it's squash season! Colorful, shapely and substantial squash are the workhorse of the winter kitchen lending themselves to soups, stews, curries, pastas, even pies and more!
Learn all about the squash varieties you may find in your Boston Organics boxes, so you can make the most of these versatile vehicles of flavor.
Topics: Recipes, Fall Produce, Beneath The Peel / Digging Deeper, Newsletter, winter squash, Home Cooking Kitchen Tips, Guides and Infographics, Original Boston Organics Blog
Ever feel intimidated by cooking instructions? Not sure what to do with vegetables you receive in your Boston Organics box? Experienced cook but not quite clear on the difference between simmering and boiling? Brushing up on just a few cooking skills and terms will help you follow any recipe, or tackle any new produce item you encounter in your Boston Organics box.
Topics: Recipes, Newsletter, boston organics, Home Cooking Kitchen Tips, Organic Grocery Delivery Boston, New England Winter Cooking, Original Boston Organics Blog
Mangoes, considered a rare delicacy by some, are actually one of the most frequently consumed fruits in the world. And with good reason too! That’s why Boston Organics is going “beneath the peel” to explore the amazing world of the mango.
Topics: Beneath The Peel / Digging Deeper, Organic Mangoes, Original Boston Organics Blog
What would the perfect fruit look like? It would probably be sweet and juicy. It might have a bright, edible skin so you don’t have to worry about messy peels and rinds. While you’re at it, you’d want to make it easy to grow and sturdy enough to take with you without getting smooshed like a brown banana at the bottom of lunch bag. Do you have an image in your head yet? Does it look something like this:
This is a pluot, a beautifully constructed hybrid-cross between a plum and an apricot. Some people consider pluots to be the perfect fruit, but it’s also very much still a work in progress. Though the first successfully controlled cross between a plum and an apricot occurred more than a century ago, most people are unfamiliar with pluots. And those who are fortunate enough to have tasted these juicy fruits are often filled with questions about the mysterious hybrid.
Fortunately, Boston Organics is here to take you “beneath the peel,” giving you a better understanding of the mysteries behind the organic pluot.
Topics: Beneath The Peel / Digging Deeper, Organic Stone Fruit, Non GMO, Original Boston Organics Blog
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
We love avocados, finding their mild, buttery taste and creamy texture a welcome addition to oh so many dishes while being good for you too! The Harvard Gazette recently reported that eating just one avocado a week may lower heart disease risk. Yummy, versatile and heart healthy - gotta love that!! If that's not enough to convince you to add this beloved gem to your meals we’re here to share some ideas with you and to go beneath their pebbly peel.
In many ways, avocados defy characterization. Though often thought of as a fruit, they are most commonly eaten in a savory setting. Be it as a smiley green garnish or as guacamole or in a salad or in avocado toast, avocados sure do get around.
Topics: Beneath The Peel / Digging Deeper, Original Boston Organics Blog, organic avocados, avocado toast
Spring is in the air and with it the daylight time and energy to break out of our winter doldrums. Perhaps your pantry has acquired an inventory - canned goods, snacks and other processed foods - more worthy of winter (and Covid) dormancy than Spring brightness and warmth. Well, that's easily fixed with our tips for building a pantry worthy of the vernal equinox and the fresh seasonal produce to come.
Topics: Organic Mangoes, Newsletter, boston organics, Home Cooking Kitchen Tips, spring produce, Original Boston Organics Blog
In the cold months, we slow down a litte, spend more time inside, bundle up in layers...and eat root vegetables. With the yearning for sunshine and warmth may come a yearning for springtime vegetables. While we're not quite at the point where winter and roots are going away (regardless of what the occasional spring-like day might suggest), there is still plenty of good eating to be had from these relatively low carbon-footprint local vegetables. Explore techniques and recipes for The Classics, Glazing, Braising, Pickling or Fermenting, Chips, Gnocchi, Au Gratin, Latkes, Salads and more!
Topics: Organic Turnips, Recipes, Newsletter, Organic Radishes, Organic Grocery Add-Ons, boston organics, Home Cooking Kitchen Tips, Organic Grocery Delivery Boston, Organic Root Vegetables, Original Boston Organics Blog, organic sweet potatoes, organic beets, organic rutabagas
Beans are high in protein making them a popular food for vegetarian and vegan diets. But you don't have to be a herbivore to enjoy these nutrient rich legumes that lend themselves to all kinds of wonderful dishes. And we've got a terrific new local source (ME) for heirloom beans, Baer's Best.
For the past three decades Charley and Carol Baer have been specializing in heirloom bean varieties that have grown here in the Northeast since colonial days. Many years ago beans were a New England staple and some local people may remember the traditional Saturday night meal of baked beans and brown bread. Now many people are rediscovering the benefits and pleasures of having beans as a regular part of their diet and finding new ways to enjoy these specialty beans.
Learn more here about the health benefits and how to cook dried beans!
Topics: Recipes, Organic Grocery Add-Ons, boston organics, Organic Grocery Delivery Boston, New England Winter Cooking, Original Boston Organics Blog, Organic Dried Beans
Surviving winter in New England is no easy task. Fortunately, Boston Organics keeps your kitchen stocked with fresh, healthy food even if you don’t feel like going outside. Here are some tips you can take to ensure that your delivery is made safely and not damaged by the cold.
Topics: produce delivery, Company Updates, CSA, Winter Produce, boston organics, Extreme Weather, Organic Grocery Delivery Boston, Original Boston Organics Blog
