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This Week’s Box Featuring Bok Choy from Ho Farms – Week of January 31

January 31, 2022 by Amy Buglione

Featured Item: Bok Choy from Ho Farms

Bok-choy

Bok Choy is a type of Chinese cabbage. Chinensis varieties do not form heads; instead, they have smooth, dark green leaf blades forming a cluster reminiscent of mustard or celery.  Bok Choy contains tons of Vitamin A and a strong amount of Vitamin C.  Actually, chinese cabbage was ranked second for nutrient density out of 41 “powerhouse” fruits and vegetables in a peer-reviewed US Center for Disease Control study.

Preparation

First, trim off the bottom of the stalk and discard. Wash the bok choy under cold water.  Dirt tends to collect toward the base of the stems so make sure you run water through that area.

Separate the leaves from the stems with a sharp knife, making two piles. Cut the stems into 1/2 inch pieces.  Since the leaves cook more quickly than the stems, you’ll want to stir-fry them first.  Add to any stir-fry – the stems will take about six minutes to cook and the leaves about three.

Farms that grow bok choy

Recipes

  • Stir Fried Bok Choy with Ginger 
  • Sauteed Bok Choy

What else is in the bag?


Apple Bananas
Sugarland

Avocado
Kamaaina Land Nursery

Bok Choy
Kahumana Organic Farm & Cafe

Lettuce
Kunia Country Farms

String Beans
Ma’alae’a Farms

Tangelo
OK Farms

This week’s Plant Based Meal Prep Box:

This week’s vegetarian meal kit recipes:

Try out these recipes!

Asparagus, Baby Bok Choy & Rice Noodles
Japanese Eggplant and Soba Noodles

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This Week’s Box Featuring Green Peppers – Week of December 27

December 27, 2021 by Amy Buglione

This week we have green peppers from Sugarland

Bell Peppers are crisp, semi-sweet, non-spicy treat originating in Central and northern South America. They are prepared as culinary vegetables but are technically, in botanical terms, fruits. Though they’re labeled as peppers, they lack capsaicin (the active irritant found in chili peppers that create the burning spicy sensation), which is due to a recessive gene (kind of like the blue eyed baby in a family of brown eyes), making them free of the “hot” taste that it’s family members have.

They are a rich source of antioxidants and vitamin C. While all colors have their benefits, the red colored ones are particularly great, offering many times higher levels of carotene and vitamins than the other varieties.

How to eat Bell Peppers:

Bell peppers are frequently roasted or pan sautéed in olive oil or other cooking oils, but they don’t have to be cooked to be enjoyed. Bell peppers can be sliced fresh, their seeds and ribs removed, and added as sides of a vegetable tray or to salad. You can also just munch on them on their own as a fresh snack!

What else is in the bag?


Bell Peppers
Sugarland

Lemongrass
Ho Farms

Lettuce
Kunia Country Farms

Longan
OK Farms

Orange
Adaptations

Zucchini
Aloun Farms

Try out these recipes!

Stuffed Green Peppers
Veggie Sweet Potato Hash with Eggs

Vegetarian Meal Kits:

Filed Under: This Week's Bag Tagged With: csa, eat local, farmers market, food delivery, grocery delivery, hawaii csa, hawaii food, hawaii fresh, home delivery

This Week’s Box Featuring Sweet Potatoes – Week of December 20

December 20, 2021 by Amy Buglione

This week we have sweet potatoes from Adaptations

The Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas) is one of the oldest vegetables known to mankind. Sweet potatoes originated in Central and South America, but archaeologists have found proof through prehistoric remnants that the sweet potato was grown in Polynesia before western exploration, according to radiocarbon dating. Current thinking is that it was brought to central Polynesia around 700 AD, possibly by Polynesians who had traveled to South America and back, and spread across Polynesia to Hawaii and New Zealand from there.  

The sweet potato is not a potato, and it is not a yam! They’re far higher in nutrients than many people realize too, though shouldn’t be eaten as the only vegetable. Consider the sweet potato high in fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Manganese, among many others. It can help boost brain function, stabilize blood sugar, enhance immune system, and it promotes vision health.

Preparation

The simplest way you can prepare a sweet potato is by first heating the oven to 400° F. Pierce each sweet potato several times with the tines of a fork. Place the sweet potatoes on a rimmed baking sheet lined with foil. Bake until tender, about 45 minutes. Make a slit in the top of each sweet potato. 

What else is in the bag?


Apple Bananas
Sugarland

Avocado
Kamaaina Land Nursery

Bok Choy
Kahumana Organic Farm & Cafe

Lettuce
Kunia Country Farms

Mixed Tomatoes
Sugarland

Sweet Potato
Twin Bridge Farms

Plant Based Prepared Meal Box

This Weeks Meal Prep Box Recipes:

Try out these recipes!

Curried Sweet Potatoes and Tofu
Sweet Potatoes with Onions and Tomatoes

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This Week’s Box Featuring Kale – Week of December 13th

December 13, 2021 by Amy Buglione

This week we have kale from Local Harvest

Kale is a vegetable with green or purple leaves, in which the central leaves do not form a head. It is a member of the Mustard, also known as the Cabbage, family. Kale can be curly, flat, or even have a bluish tint mixed in with the green. This week we have curly kale from Shawn’s Farm.

Depending on the variety, kale can sometimes be spicy or a bit sweet, and usually slightly bitter. In general, kale offers an earthy flavor with a nutty sweetness that is accentuated when cooked. Kale is rich in antioxidants and packed with vitamins A, C, E, K and B, as well as minerals like iron and calcium. Kale is a great source of fiber and contains a fair amount of protein.

Preparation

Kale is incredibly versatile in the kitchen and can be enjoyed raw or cooked. Young kale leaves add an earthiness to raw salads, and mature kale is one of the few leafy greens that doesn’t shrink much when cooked. Try it sauteed, roasted, stewed, or even baked into kale chips. Or try it raw in juices and smoothies. 

  • To prep mature kale – first remove the tough fibrous stems. Hold the stem and strip the leaves along the stem away from you. If preferred, you can cut the leaf into thin, confetti-like ribbons. 
  • A quick massage with olive oil, lemon juice, and salt can break down the cellulose structure of kale. This gives a slightly sweeter, silkier kale to add to salads. 
  • To store – wrap the leaves in a loose bundle, cover with a paper towel or a thin cotton towel (to absorb excess moisture) and store in a large, sealable bag in the crisper for up to a week.

Check out this video:

Farms that grow kale

  • Ho Farms
  • Kahumana Organic Farms
  • Pacific Gateway Center

Recipes

  • Crunchy Dino Kale and Coconut Bowl
  • Kale Caesar Salad
  • Chocolate Mint Smoothie with Kale
  • Kale and Eggplant Summer Pasta
  • Kale with Onion, Celery & Tomato 
  • Stir Fry Greens– Same method, but you can just use Kale!

What else is in the bag?


Japanese Cucumbers
Kahumana Organic Farm & Cafe

Kale
Ho Farms

Long Beans
Ho Farms

Longan
OK Farms

Mixed Tomatoes
Sugarland

Orange
Adaptations

This Week’s Vegetarian Meal Kit Box Recipes

Try out these recipes!

Kale Caesar Salad
Toasted Orzo with Kale, Feta, and Radishes

Filed Under: This Week's Bag Tagged With: csa, eat healthy hawaii, farmers market, hawaii, hawaii csa, hawaii food, local food, oahu food, oahu food delivery, organic food

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