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Local Oranges, Kohlrabi, and the Best Apples You’ll Ever Taste

January 17th, 2013
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We have some extra special items in the co-op style produce shares this weekend…

ripe orange with leaves on white backgroundFor the first time, we have local Texas Hamlin Oranges.  They’re from South Tex Organics in Mission, TX, which is also the home of the beautiful Rio Star grapefruit that we love in the winter months.  Established in 1984, South Tex Organics was started with a desire to provide everyone with fresh, organic citrus and vegetables. Starting with 60 acres, South Tex Organics now harvests from more than 500 certified acres.

Calling all juicers: Hamlin oranges are perfect for juicing because they don’t have seeds!

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kohlrabiKohlrabi is back!  It’s from our friends at Gundermann Acres in Wharton County, TX.  We got a great response to this “sputnik-shaped” veggie last time it was in the shares a few weeks ago.

Some UA members chimed in on our Facebook page about how they prepared their kohlrabi last time…

Kim Dresdner: I was going to eat mine tonight if spontaneous new year’s eve plans don’t happen- Kohlrabi Stewed with Tomatoes and Spices..
Samantha Junes: made breakfast hash with kohlrabi, potatoes and onions. it was delicious.
Kristin Rohskopf: My husband ate it raw with a sprinkle of salt.
Pat Pilling: I chop up the greens and saute with EVOO and garlic. Add then to peeled cooked mashed bulbs. Delicious. Or raw on a a salad.
Chrysti Bryant: Fried. They were very good.
Joe Chou: Raw with a sprinkle of salt is how I had them, so good.
James Taylor: I made a risotto using a recipe from the New York Times. Great use for some leftover arborio rice, and both the bulbs and the greens were put to use. Delicious!

>> Get more Kohlrabi recipes here.

UPDATE as of 1/18/13: the kohlrabi in the shares will actually be PURPLE this time.  Fun!

kohlrabi - purple

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And finally, what have now become known as “the best apples you’ll ever taste” - a mixture of Cameo, Fuji, and Red Delicious apples from Austin Family Farms in Paonia, CO.  We’re excited to have these apples back – let us know what you think!

colorado apples - cameo-smaller

Sputnik-Shaped Kohlrabi

December 27th, 2012
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kohlrabiWhat are these sputnik-shaped veggies in your co-op style produce share?  KOHLRABI!  It’s local too, from our friends at Gundermann Acres in Wharton County, TX.

Kohlrabi is a member of the cruciferous (cabbage) family and tastes a lot like broccoli stems. The word kohlrabi is actually German for “cabbage turnip” – and that’s exactly what they look like.

How To Prepare Kohlrabi

The skin is slightly tough, so use a peeler or a sharp paring knife.  Slice in matchsticks or ribbons for salad, or slice however you need to for one of the recipes below.  You can also eat the stems, which taste very cabbage-like.

How To Eat Kohlrabi

You can definitely eat kohlrabi raw – peeled, sliced and added to a salad, or just eaten by itself sprinkled with sea salt.  But kohlrabi is also wonderful cooked.  Here are some great recipe ideas!

Kohlrabi Home Fries | Photo credit: Andrew Scrivani for The New York Times

Shredded Kolhrabi and Carrot Salad

Shredded Kolhrabi and Carrot Salad | cayugastkitchen.com

 

 

We’d love to know what you think of your kohlrabi…

Local Bounty Just In Time For The Holiday…

December 20th, 2012
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Our farmers are harvesting – here are all the wonderful local produce items we’re  planning* for this weekend’s co-op style produce shares…there are a few more items in your share; this is just the local ones.  Have a wonderful holiday!

*Please remember that when working with fresh produce, availability can sometimes change last-minute.  We do our best to let you know what’s coming ahead of time, sometimes there are slight variations in the shares that we can’t predict at the time this is posted.  Thanks for your understanding!

Here are some recipe ideas for ya…

Chili Garlic Mustard Greens

mustard greens

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Most often found in Asian grocery stores, the Daikon radish looks like a large, white carrot, though it has the flavor of a radish. It is used as a food herb in Asian herbal medicine. Both the tuber and the seeds are used medicinally.

Its uses are many, treating such problems as cough and asthma, low energy, and yeast infections. Daikon also treats many digestive issues, including nausea, irritable bowel syndrome, indigestion, and heartburn.

Easy Daikon Salad

daikon salad

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Green Garlic Soup

greengarlic

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Kale, Mushroom, and Chickpea Stuffed Sweet Potatoes (try with regular potato!)

Image: afarmerinthedell.com
Photo credit: afarmerinthedell.com

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Creamy Kale Salad with Beets

Creamy Kale Salad | Image: wholeliving.com
Photo credit: wholeliving.com

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Arugula Salad with Beets and Goat Cheese

arugula-beet-salad

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The Pioneer Woman’s Roasted Carrots

Photo credit: thepioneerwoman.com
Photo credit: thepioneerwoman.com

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Beetza (uses beets and kale)

Photo: afarmerinthedell.com
Photo credit: afarmerinthedell.com

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Straight from the Texas valley, Texas Red Grapefruit are sweet, juicy and tree-ripened, literally stored on the tree to peak of perfection.  The Rio Star grapefruit combines the two reddest varieties – Rio Red and Star Ruby grapefruit. It has an overall blush on the exterior peel with a deep red interior color which is 7 to 10 times redder than the Ruby Red.

Spinach and Grapefruit Salad

riostargrapefruit

pinterest button Or get lots of recipe ideas on our Pinterest page!

Thank you for being a part of Urban Acres and supporting Texas farmers and local, organic produce!  We ♥ our farmers, and we ♥ you!

Local Bounty: Grapefruit from the Valley, Daikons, Purple Hull Peas, and More…

December 13th, 2012
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Our farmers are workin’ hard, and the wonderful local produce keeps comin’…

Here are some of the LOCAL produce items planned* to be in this weekend’s co-op style produce shares…there are a few more items in your share; this is just the local ones.

*Please remember that when working with fresh produce, availability can sometimes change last-minute.  We do our best to let you know what’s coming ahead of time, sometimes there are slight variations in the shares that we can’t predict at the time this is posted.  Thanks for your understanding!

That’s 9 local items!

Here are some recipe ideas for ya…

Roasted Purple Potatoes and Turnips (use any kind of potato)

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Most often found in Asian grocery stores, the Daikon radish looks like a large, white carrot, though it has the flavor of a radish. It is used as a food herb in Asian herbal medicine. Both the tuber and the seeds are used medicinally.

Its uses are many, treating such problems as cough and asthma, low energy, and yeast infections. Daikon also treats many digestive issues, including nausea, irritable bowel syndrome, indigestion, and heartburn.

Easy Daikon Salad

daikon salad

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Local Shiitake Mushrooms: Slow & Quick Recipes

Shiitake mushroom bruschetta - 100% local ingredients

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Creamy Kale Salad with Beets

Creamy Kale Salad | Image: wholeliving.com

Photo credit: wholeliving.com

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Spinach and Fennel Salad

Fennel

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The Pioneer Woman’s Roasted Carrots

Photo credit: thepioneerwoman.com

Photo credit: thepioneerwoman.com

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Beetza (uses beets and kale)

Photo: afarmerinthedell.com

Photo credit: afarmerinthedell.com

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Southern-Style Purple Hull Peas

purplehullpeas

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Straight from the Texas valley, Texas Red Grapefruit are sweet, juicy and tree-ripened, literally stored on the tree to peak of perfection.  The Rio Star grapefruit combines the two reddest varieties – Rio Red and Star Ruby grapefruit. It has an overall blush on the exterior peel with a deep red interior color which is 7 to 10 times redder than the Ruby Red.

 

Spinach and Grapefruit Salad

riostargrapefruit

pinterest button Or get lots of recipe ideas on our Pinterest page!

Thank you for being a part of Urban Acres and supporting Texas farmers and local, organic produce!  We ♥ our farmers, and we ♥ you!

Lots of Local Late-Fall Produce

December 6th, 2012
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Local watermelon radish

Happy December!  This month is starting out great with lots of local produce!

Here are some of the LOCAL produce items planned* to be in this weekend’s co-op style produce shares…there are several more items, but this is just a sampling.

*Please remember that when working with fresh produce, availability can sometimes change last-minute.  We do our best to let you know what’s coming ahead of time, sometimes there are slight variations in the shares that we can’t predict at the time this is posted.  Thanks for your understanding!

Yes, that’s 9 local items – so excited!

Here are some recipe ideas for ya…

Asian Baby Bok Choy

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Local Shiitake Mushrooms: Slow & Quick Recipes

Shiitake mushroom bruschetta - 100% local ingredients

Creamy Kale Salad

Creamy Kale Salad | Image: wholeliving.com

Photo credit: wholeliving.com

The Pioneer Woman’s Roasted Carrots

Photo credit: thepioneerwoman.com

Photo credit: thepioneerwoman.com

Steamed Radishes

Image: allrecipes.com

Photo credit: allrecipes.com

Beetza (uses beets and kale)

Photo: afarmerinthedell.com

Photo credit: afarmerinthedell.com

The Sweet Potato Trio: baked, fries, hash

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Southern-Style Purple Hull Peas

purplehullpeas

Or get lots of recipe ideas on our Pinterest page!

Thank you for being a part of Urban Acres and supporting Texas farmers and local, organic produce!  We ♥ our farmers, and we ♥ you!

We’ve Got Asian Roots

November 8th, 2012
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Daikon radish

We just won “Small Business of the Year” from the Greater Dallas Asian-American Chamber of Commerce – woohoo!   So we’re kickin’ it Asian-style this weekend by including Daikon radishes in the co-op style produce shares.

Most often found in Asian grocery stores, the Daikon radish looks like a large, white carrot, though it has the flavor of a radish. It’s an Asian root vegetable used as a food herb in Asian herbal medicine. Both the tuber and the seeds are used medicinally.

The Daikon’s uses are many, treating such problems as cough and asthma, low energy, and yeast infections. Daikon also treats many digestive issues, including nausea, irritable bowel syndrome, indigestion, and heartburn.

Try these recipes…

Get lots of recipe ideas on our Pinterest page!