Saint Patrick’s Day observes the death of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. People spend the holiday celebrating Irish culture and traditions including parades, Irish step dancing, drinking green beer, or eating Irish cuisine. Did you know your chance of finding a 4-leaf clover is 1 in 10,000?

As tradition goes, wearing green on St. Patrick ’s Day will make you invisible to pesky leprechauns, otherwise be weary of getting pinched! Different cities hold different traditions – Chicago colors the Chicago River green with a natural vegetable dye, and Hot Springs holds the world’s shortest parade (98 feet). While I don’t think Mayor Walsh will approve dying the Charles River green, we still have an awesome parade! Boston’s St. Patrick's Day parade will start Sunday March 17 at 1:00 pm at Broadway Station.

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It’s almost 3.141592… Day! Also known as Pi day! Every year, on 3/14, we celebrate π - the mathematical constant; but eating pie is 3.14 times better than calculating areas or crunching equations. Pi kid you not, our pie recipes will blow your mind! Whether you’re in the mood for sweet, savory, tart, creamy or a little boozy – we got you covered. In addition, we’ve included some basic tips to make sure every pie you make is πRFECT!

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Love basil? Search recipes, learn about it's nutritional value, and storage tips! Read more.

Nothing compares to the aroma of fresh basil, finely chopped on a wooden cutting board. There's something in that fragrance that screams authenticity.

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It's fun to ogle the latest single-purpose kitchen gadget, whether it scoops out the flesh of an avocado while slicing it or removes all the leaves from a sprig of rosemary. While these tools may seem indispensable at first, they can end up in a dusty back corner of your bric-a-brac drawer. Beyond your pots, pans and bowls, we've assembled a list of true kitchen essentials, the items enable you to do everything those funny bits of plastic can do and more.

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When the weather turns cold, it is lovely to wrap your chilled hands around a warm cup of something. It’s even nicer when you can share a steaming mug with a friend. These recipes are a little indulgent, perfect for this festive season. Though it’s easy enough to add a nip of something else warming, these recipes are perfect by themselves, so you can share them with friends of all ages.

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This holiday season, support local businesses and find the perfect gift for the foodies on your list. Our suggestions will make sure that your friends, family, coworkers or clients will have happy taste buds.

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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.

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We know you're busy. That's why we created the Custom Box, which let's you choose what comes in your box each week. Check out this post about how to manage your custom box so that you are able to get the most out of this new way to use Boston Organics.

Here are some tips for how to fill your custom box this week, so you can be prepared for whatever is in store, from the first week back at school, to the big game, to a hike in the woods.

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It's a great time of year to travel, to explore the outdoors, and to be a Boston Organics customer! Even if your summer calendar is full of trips, school vacation and socializing, Boston Organics offers flexibility in both your delivery schedule, and, with the help of the Custom Box, the contents of your orders. 

We understand that lives become far busier here in Boston when the sun comes out and the weather warms up. The idea of getting your normal produce delivery when there are so many other options around can be overwhelming. Don’t want to worry about cooking your way through a normal box but know you want to make some smoothies to jumpstart your mornings? Well now you can order exactly what you know you will need. Check out these great ideas for how to use the Custom Box and get the most out of your summer.

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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 comes a yearning for springtime vegetables. Even though we're not quite at the point where either winter or roots are going away (regardless of what last week's weather may have suggested), there is still plenty of enjoyment to be had from these local vegetables that have helped nourish us through the winter.

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