What's In The Boston Box?

share distribution #20

Every other week/senior shares pick up on odd distribution weeks

this is the box that will be available
at our Boston Distributions on Thursday

Lettuce: More delicious fall lettuce. We hope to continue having it through the last share.

Collards: Delicious cooking greens. I have been loving stewing them with leeks and serving with whatever, but of course they go with traditional southern cooking. Cook them a little longer to soften the leaves.

Carrots: Our fall carrots, So crispy, sweet and delicous. These are really nice and abundant. Enjoy snacking on them or cooking. Store wrapped in a plastic bag in the cooler.

Leeks: More tasty leek. Wash well between the layers as soil can get trapped. Mild oniony flavor, use as you would onions. So good!

Rutabaga: Often sold waxed in the grocery store around Thanksgiving time as turnips. These have a cream colored flesh, a little more dense then turnips and are sweet and nutty. Great boiled, mashed, roasted or in soups and stews. Store wrapped in a plastic bag in the fridge and they can hold for a long time.

Kohlrabi: These are our winter storage variety so they can get really big but still stay crunchy, tender and sweet. Use the leaves as you would any cooking green, then peel the kohlrabi and snack on it raw or cook it up.

Sweet potatoes: These guys are ready to eat, bake them up whole in the oven at 450 until fork tender or cook the however you like. Do not store sweet potatoes in the fridge, the cold will damage them. Put them on your counter or cupboard.

Escarole: Escarole is commonly used in Italian cooking often paired with garlic and white beans. It also is great for hearty fall salads. I use the ribs and toss them with a balsamic dressing, buts, fruit and a rich cheese.

Celery: These celery are small but flavorful. Think of them as an herb for your cooking and not a snacking device as they are tougher then grocery store celery but rich in flavor. Great for fall soups.