Check out this fabulous recipe with pecans, shallots and bacon. Even those not in love with brussel sprouts will change their mind!
Click on the link below to read an article about the versatility and uses of Jack Fruit.
Check out these awesome eggplant recipes.
https://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/recipe-collections-favorites/easy-roasted-eggplant-recipes
Thank you, Idaho, and everyone else who made February Potato Lovers Month! Even with Chinese New Year and Valentine’s Day trying to steal the monthly spotlight, it’s the potato that brings home the win in our book because it’s a vegetable that is eaten all year long – not just on special occasions.
Its cold outside, so keep a warm hearts and pre-book your Stem Strawberry orders now. Click below for Food Networks link to dipping strawberries.
Butternut squash, sometimes known in Australia and New Zealand as butternut pumpkin or gramma, is a type of winter squash that grows on a vine. It has a sweet, nutty taste similar to that of a pumpkin. It has tan-yellow skin and orange fleshy pulp with a compartment of seeds in the bottom.
Recipe Suggestion: Rosemary Roasted Butternut Squash
https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/230059/rosemary-roasted-butternut-squash/
WATERMELONS are the Perfect Summer refreshment. Packed full of water, so watermelon keeps you hydrated. Plus, as far as fruits go, watermelon is one of the lowest in calories — only 46 calories per cup. That’s lower than even “low-sugar” fruits such as berries (2).
A cup (154 grams) of watermelon has many other nutrients as well, including these vitamins and minerals:
- Vitamin C: 21% of the RDI
- Vitamin A: 18% of the RDI
- Potassium: 5% of the RDI
- Magnesium: 4% of the RDI
- Vitamins B1, B5 and B6: 3% of the RDI
Watermelon is also high in carotenoids, including beta-carotene and lycopene. Plus, it has citrulline, an important amino acid.
Learn more about Watermelon Health benefits here:
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/watermelon-health-benefits
View this great Watermelon cutting hack for Summer:
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1368865516589363&id=673283106147611&_rdr
In Season and FRESH FROM FLORIDA!
Squash and Zucchini are pack with nutritional value and can be used in an array of dishes, even cut them as noodles for a much healthier “pasta” dish.
Check out this recipe for Low- Carb Zucchini Pasta
https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/233453/low-carb-zucchini-pasta/
And don’t forget , we source baby zucchini, baby sunburst squash and baby patty pan squash. Call and ask us to book some for you.
February’s feature of the month are Brussels Sprouts. They are still in season and are considered the sweetest after a frost.
Check out this recipe for preparing brussels sprouts from The Food Network:
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/roasted-brussels-sprouts-recipe2-1941953
January’s Feature of the Month is Beets! We stock red and gold whole beets year round. They can be purchased by the 1# increment or by the 25# bag. Please inquire.
- Beet roots contain valuable nutrients that may help lower your blood pressure, fight cancer and inflammation, boost your stamina, and support detoxification
- Beet greens are equally, if not more, nutritious than the roots with nutrients that may strengthen your immune system, support brain and bone health, and more
- Beet roots have the highest sugar content of all vegetables, so they should be eaten in moderation
- Try adding beet roots raw to salads or as part of your vegetable juice; beet greens can be sautéed with spinach or Swiss chard
