Temecula Organic Produce In A Box

Raw Broccoli Carrot Salad is full of crunch, color, and flavor. This salad is loaded with fiber and antioxidants: vitamin A from the carrots, vitamin C from the broccoli, and vitamin E from the walnuts. Plus fiber, potassium, vitamin K and host of other nutrients in these raw ingredients. If your broccoli stems are a bit…

This Sweet Potato Stuffed with Avocado recipe is very simple and is an excellent blend of cool, spicy and sweet. Sweet Potato with Avocado Ingredients: 4 (8-ounce) Sweet Potatoes 2 green onions, sliced medium red bell pepper, seeded and diced 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 3 tablespoons lime juice avocados – peeled, pitted, and mashed salt and…

These mouthwatering chicken burgers only take less than 30 minutes to prepare. Most of the ingredients you probably have on hand. And the crunchy Keto Kohlrabi Coleslaw topping is super easy to make in a short time. The Keto Kohlrabi Coleslaw is an excellent addition to burgers and your summer meals. This super easy recipe…

This Fresh Blueberry Vinaigrette whips up in minutes and packs a colorful, sweet and slightly acidic punch to your salads. Blueberries are low in calorie, and high in water content and fiber as well as vitamin C and K. They get their blue color from anthocyanins, a powerful antioxidant which helps protect your body from…

You open your Harvest2U delivery and are greeted by an alien: a softball sized bulb with long leaves growing like a punk rocker’s hair on the top. That, my friends, is Kohlrabi, a nutrient-packed vegetable that is slowly gaining popularity in the United States. It is a cultivar of cabbage developed centuries ago in Europe…

There are many great reasons to join your local CSA (Community Supported Agriculture). Eat healthy fresh fruits and vegetables, value, learn about new foods &  cooking techniques, community, variety, the environment, choices, quality, the list goes on! 6 Reasons to Join a CSA 1. Eat Healthier When you start picking up a box of fruits…

This Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken Salad takes some of the best flavors of spring and grills them for a bolder flavor. This is best with younger, less woody asparagus and carrots. But, if you have thicker ones, you can peel the woody part of the asparagus and trim out the hard center core of the…

If you are counting net carbohydrates here are 10 low carb vegetables, packed with nutrients and are delicious too. I use the terms net carbs and digestible carbs interchangeably below. The number is calculated by subtracting the amount of fiber in grams from the total amount of carbohydrates contained in a 1 cup raw serving.…

Radishes are wonderful in salads. But with these Radish recipes, I show that there are so many tasty ways to enjoy these healthy little roots that it’s time to free them from the salad bowl, at least for a while. Most people think of radishes as small round red balls, but there are hundreds of…

Because of the Benefits of Beets, this humble vegetable has been elevated to superfood status with good reason. This root vegetable is not only nutrient dense, but it can also be incorporated into your meal plan in a vast variety of ways. True confessions: I hated beets as a child. Probably because the only time…

Nothing beats excellent stock and soup. A hearty bowl of homemade soup on a cold day is terrific. And it is even better tasting and better for you when you make your own stock. Luckily, both soup and stock are as easy as boiling water. You Have Three Choices to Make Stock and Soup in…

When you think of the nutrition of citrus fruits the first thing that comes to mind is probably an excellent source of vitamin C. While that is true, citrus fruits have much more to offer your body as well. Here are six powerful nutrients besides vitamin C that will have you reaching for oranges, grapefruit,…

Vitamin C is one of the most crucial components of good health. The body does not store it, so it is critical to take enough daily through food or supplementation. Luckily there are plenty of wonderful vegetables and fruits available to help your body get the nutrition it needs. Vitamin C Deficiency Chronically denying your…

Cock-a-Leekie Soup is a traditional Scottish chicken and barley soup made with plenty of leeks. Depending on your cooking method, it can be made in 30-45 minutes, making it a delicious option for any night of the week. Leeks are the star of this Cock-a-Leekie soup. Like all members of the allium family (which also…

Summer squash is one of the joys from the garden in late spring and summer. Zucchini, pattypan, crookneck, straight neck, cousa, chayote, and more. They are versatile and nutritious and add a subtle natural sweetness to many recipes. The critical difference between Summer and winter squash is storability. Summer squash has soft edible skin and…

This Keto Kohlrabi Coleslaw is a fabulous addition to your summer meals that everyone will enjoy. Kohlrabi was selectively bred from cabbage to have a thicker stem so it could withstand colder climates. It is high in potassium (lower blood pressure), vitamin C (a powerful antioxidant), and phytonutrients like glucosinolates, (may have anti-cancer, anti-fungal, anti-parasitic and antibacterial…

Foil Packet Garlic Herb Chicken is a quick healthy meal with minimal cleanup. Yeah! Perfect for hot summer nights when you don’t want a heavy meal or to heat up the kitchen. Foil packets are wonderfully versatile. Mix it up with whatever vegetables are in season to get the best flavors and highest nutritional value.…

This Spicy Grapefruit Herb Marinade would be delicious with pork, chicken or fish. The Spicy Grapefruit Herb Marinade recipe is a tasty alternative to the lemon and orange juice traditionally used in a marinade. Grapefruits, like most citrus fruits, are loaded with antioxidants, particularly vitamin C. They also have a good amount of fiber, potassium,…

These Get the Most Out of Your Harvest Box tips are great for our Harvest2U members and can be a lifesaver (or produce saver). As each local produce season wears on, the volume of wonderfully fresh produce delivered by Harvest2U may overwhelm busy people leading regular, fast-paced lives. Here’s some great news: with a weekly…

Green Salads are much more than boring iceberg lettuce with carrot shavings and bottled dressing. There are so many wonderful possibilities for salads, sometimes we just need a little inspiration. Listed below are some tips and suggestions turning that ho-hum pile of greens shoved to the side of the plate into the main attraction. Green…