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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 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

This Week’s Box Featuring Long Eggplant – Week of November 29

November 29, 2021 by Amy Buglione

This week we have Long eggplant from Ho Farms

Eggplant is a species of nightshade grown for its edible fruit. Green Long is a Thai variety

Preparation

Most eggplants can be eaten either with or without their skin.. To remove skin, you can peel it before cutting or if you are baking it, you can scoop out the flesh once it is cooked.

Farmers that grow Filipino Long Eggplant

Ho Farms

Meal Kit Recipes:

Plant Based Meal Prep Box:

What else is in the bag?


Bell Peppers
Sugarland

Family Tomatoes
Ho Farms

Filipino Long Eggplant
Ho Farms

Lettuce
Kunia Country Farms

Rambutan
OK Farms

Zucchini
Aloun Farms

Try out these recipes!

Beetroot and Eggplant Pilaf
Kale & Eggplant Summer Pasta

Filed Under: This Week's Bag Tagged With: eat local, eggplant, food hub, hawaii csa, hawaii farmers market, hawaii farms, hawaii food, hawaii food delivery, honolulu food, kailua food, local food, oahu food, oahu food delivery, support farms

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