Passover, the Jewish holiday that spans eight days and commemorates the freeing of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, begins this year at sunset on April 22, On the first night of Passover, families gather for Seder; a meal that includes special symbolic dishes and rituals. Here are some of the traditional Seder dishes with a Boston Organics twist:
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Cabbage, that pale green orb, the staple of many nations’ cuisines - Eastern Europe, Korea and Ireland to name a few - is having a moment in the spotlight. If you haven't added it into your menu rotation yet perhaps it’s time to give this cruciferous vegetable a closer look, after all it’s got so much going for it! Cabbages are:
Topics: Recipes, Organic Cabbage, red cabbage soup, NationalCabbageDay, organic, savoy cabbage, bok choy, napa cabbage
It’s almost 3.141592… Day! Also known as Pi day! Every year, on 3/14, we celebrate π - the mathematical constant that is the ratio of a circles diameter to its circumference. 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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It's Pi Day, the magical day when we celebrate the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter. Okay, so mostly Pi Day is an excuse to eat pie. Nothing wrong with that! Here are a handful of dessert pie recipes from our database. If you're in the mood for a savory pie, we've got you covered there, too.
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To celebrate Pi Day, we've compiled some of our favorite pie recipes. Earlier we brought you 6 dessert pie recipes. Now here are some of our favorite savory pies. Because, as an irrational and transcendental number, pi will continue infinitely without repetition or pattern. And so will our appetite for pie!
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On March 17th the world celebrates Irish culture and the patron St. Patrick. Did you know that Boston is ranked #1 on a list of best cities for celebrating St. Paddy's Day? Here's a few good options for ways to celebrate the day. Legend has it that if you wear green you will be invisible to leprechauns who go around pinching folks in other colors. So celebrate the day by digging out your green shirts, pants and sweaters to foil those pesky leprechauns and take part in the festivities by making the Emerald Isle inspired menu below. Maybe you'll experience some luck o' the Irish!
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While the Patriots were a long, long shot for this year's Super Bowl borrowing a page or two from our Boston Organics recipe playbook is a sure thing for your viewing party.
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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 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!
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Beautiful orangey, red Persimmons are now in season and will show up in many boxes during their October-February season. An often underrated treat, persimmons are sweet and delicious, adding a honey-like brightness to desserts, salads and as a snack. Two primary varieties of persimmons are available - fuyu and hachiya - with differences in how they are eaten and prepared. To make the most of your persimmons, learn more about this delicious, seasonal fruit.
Topics: Recipes, Fall Produce, Beneath The Peel / Digging Deeper, Home Cooking Kitchen Tips, Organic Grocery Delivery Boston, organic persimmons, organic hechiya persimmon, Cooking, fuyu persimmons
Sweet potatoes figure prominently in many Thanksgiving feasts, other times of the year they may be forgotten. But sweet potatoes are among the healthiest and most versatile vegetables available during the winter - be they baked, steamed or roasted; in soups, curries and stews - so it's no surprise that they show up frequently in New England cooking.
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