Even the organic food movement —as grounded as it is in a holistic understanding of traditional farming methods, environmentalism and nutrient-rich food —is not immune to fads. Every few months, it seems someone has suddenly “discovered” the benefits of eating pea shoots, grapefruit or kale.

More often than not, these foods, which are spontaneously thrust into the national spotlight, are foods that the Boston Organics Community has been growing and eating for years.

Garlic scapes, one of our favorite early summer vegetables, seem to be enjoying a just such a Renaissance moment. While the Boston Organics Crew already loves cooking with them, we’re excited to see so many people trying garlic scapes for the very first time.

Topics: Beneath The Peel / Digging Deeper, organic garlic scapes, Original Boston Organics Blog

The snowy white hakurei turnip is a late fall specialty at Michael Docter’s farm in Hadley, MA.

Topics: Organic Turnips, Recipes, Beneath The Peel / Digging Deeper, Home Cooking Kitchen Tips, Organic Root Vegetables, New England Local Fruits and Vegetables, miscellaneous, Original Boston Organics Blog

Timing is everything when eating a pear. Eat one before it's ripe and it will be crunchy but devoid of flavor. Eat one past its peak and the mushy texture will ruin the whole experience.

Topics: Recipes, Fall Produce, Beneath The Peel / Digging Deeper, Newsletter, Organic Pears, Home Cooking Kitchen Tips, miscellaneous, Original Boston Organics Blog

A crucial component of Thanksgiving feasts, sweet potatoes are often 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 making a comeback in New England winter cooking.

Topics: produce delivery, Recipes, CSA, Beneath The Peel / Digging Deeper, deep root organic coop, boston organics, organic produce, Organic Grocery Delivery Boston, Organic Potatoes, Organic Root Vegetables, New England Local Fruits and Vegetables, miscellaneous, Original Boston Organics Blog

We're teaming up with our friends and neighbors, Bootstrap Compost, to encourage the people of Boston to take the next step towards living more sustainably.

Topics: Organic Compost, Contests, Community Events, Boston Local Partnerships, Environmental Businesses, Original Boston Organics Blog, local business, Community Partnership, Bootstrap Compost

Mandarins, a type of orange, are great snacks that are filled with juicy goodness. There are hundreds of breeds of mandarins and some we have included in your deliveries in the past are Tangerines, Clementines, Satsuma, and Tango.

Topics: Recipes, Beneath The Peel / Digging Deeper, Home Cooking Kitchen Tips, Original Boston Organics Blog, organic mandarins

October is both Fair Trade Month and Non-GMO Month – a reminder for us to pause our busy lives for a moment and reflect on the current state of our food system. Take a quick look to learn more about what it means to be fair trade and to learn ways in which you can support greater equity in the food system, fair wages around the world, and high quality products on your table.

Topics: Fair Trade and Organic, Food Politics, Community Events, Equal Exchange, miscellaneous, Original Boston Organics Blog

Summer is winding down and while that might trigger anxiety about the inevitable blizzards and subsequent MBTA delays ahead, there's some good news: squash season is upon us. Study up on all 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

What's the big dill about pickles? Pickling is one of the oldest ways to preserve food. The most common pickled food is cucumbers. You can submerge any fruit or vegetable into a brine, and let that slow and controlled fermentation process do its magic! Check out some of the best pickle recipes.

Topics: Recipes, Beneath The Peel / Digging Deeper, Organic Cucumbers, Original Boston Organics Blog, pickles

Are you familiar with the expression it’s just the tip of the iceberg? That’s the best way to describe how much you probably knew about asparagus...until now.

Topics: Beneath The Peel / Digging Deeper, spring produce, Original Boston Organics Blog