Prep Tips
Ettinger Avocados
Ettinger Avocados Written by Christina P. Kantzavelos Persea Americana aka Avocados are just about every Californian’s favorite superfood. Their creamy, rich texture and mild flavor allows for versatility in both sweet and savory dishes. They can be used as a hip topping on toast, tacos, and nachos, or make the most excellent dip (hello, guac!).…
Read MoreKabocha Squash
Kabocha Squash Written by Christina P. Kantzavelos Kabocha squash is the new pumpkin alternative. Actually, it’s known as Japanese pumpkin. You may have already tried it dipped in tempura batter while dining at a Japanese restaurant. This versatile and nutrient-dense winter squash is perfect for stuffing, roasting, pureeing, and more. While in-season (fall and winter),…
Read MoreRoasted Delicata Squash with Quinoa, Apple and Arugula Salad
Boost the delicious Delicata squash’s antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic and insulin-regulating benefits with two powerful super foods!
Read MoreThe Mighty Onion Prepared with Acorn Squash and Yogurt
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Read MoreThe Kitchen Sink Smoothie
Use the fruit & greens that came in your Sage Mountain Farm CSA box.
Pull out whatever other fruit you have, cut it up and add it to the blender for refreshing boost of..
Maple Glazed Delicata Squash
Delicata squash is a great way to begin to enjoy winter squash at this time of year. I think of it as a “gateway squash”, a kind of transition from juicy summer squash to the harder, heartier squash of colder days such as the acorn, butternut and pumpkin. Unlike most other winter squash, the Delicata…
Read MoreSummer Ratatouille
When I saw the gorgeous purple and white Japanese eggplant this week in my CSA box, I was filled with longing and dread. Let me explain… My favorite color is purple, so naturally I love the eggplant with it’s deeply purple skin. A vegetable that’s purple, what could be better? (perhaps a purple cookie…I digress)…
Read MorePrepped Veggies for the Weekend
Hello everyone! Thank you to those of you who submitted recipes, photos and ideas for using the delicious food that we grow here at Sage Mountain Farm. I will be posting some of them here so you can see what others are doing. Keep comin’ back and you will be inspired by your fellow CSA…
Read MorePrep for Organic Broccoli
Broccoli is one of my all-time favorite veggies. I have always liked it, even as a kid. My Granny and I were the ones at get-togethers standing by the veggie tray eating the broccoli. It’s something we’ve shared, and I like that. Aphids Love Organic Broccoli! Here’s the tricky bit, virtually ALL organic broccoli has…
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