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What’s Fresh? Green-Top Carrots! Carrots have long been eaten because of the benefits of beta-carotene. but beta-carotene isn’t the only phytonutrient in these sweet orange roots. Carrots also contain polyacetylenes, which have been shown to discourage the growth of colon cancer cells. In other words, carrots pack a nutrient-rich punch that goes beyond healthy eyes. […]
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What’s Fresh? Green Top Beets! Beets get all the glory, while their tops are often discarded. But beet greens offer tons of nutrition. Beet tops are loaded with iron, calcium, magnesium, and vitamins A, C, and K. In fact, they are so nutritious that the World’s Healthiest Foods website ranks them within the top 10
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What’s Fresh? Kale! All hail kale! This week, we have local kale from Wild Hollow Farm in Marengo, Wis. and Hermit Creek Farm in Highbridge, Wis. Kale is high in vitamins A, C, and K. It’s has a decent amount of copper, fiber, iron, and maganese. Here are some recipes to try out this superfood:
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What’s Fresh? Rainbow Chard! You know summer is on its way when the local leafy greens start coming in. This week, we have rainbow chard from Wild Hollow Farm in Marengo, Wis. Chard is high in vitamins A, B, C, and K. It also contains fiber, iron, magnesium, and potassium. Top that off with a
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Local rhubarb from Mammoth Pastures in Ashland, Wis. has made its way into the Co-op this week. Fun fact: the redder the stalk, the sweeter the taste. Low in calories, rhubarb offers B-complex vitamins, vitamin A (especially high in the red varieties), and vitamin K. Enjoy this tart vegetable in this week’s recipes. (Just remember
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What’s Fresh? Ramps! Local ramps are here! These mild alliums (related to onions and garlic) offer a sweet, delicate flavor that pairs well with other lightly flavored foods, such as asparagus, eggs, peas, spinach, and other spring vegetables. Spring Salad of Asparagus, Ramps, Snap Peas, and Peas With Poached Egg and Lemon Zest Vinaigrette Ramp
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Did you know the same organic sulfur compounds that give onions their pungent smell also are some of the micro-nutrients that make them so nutritious? Onions are packed with vitamin C, phytochemicals, and flavonoids. All of these combined pack a nutritional punch that can help reduce inflammation and decrease cancer risk, along with easing bladder infection
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What’s Fresh? Potatoes! Did you know the French word for potato (pommes de terre) means “apple of the earth?” We’ve got beautiful local “earth apples” from River Road Farm in Marengo, Wisconsin in stock this week, plus some regional varieties. This week’s recipes will help you cook up some fresh potatoes, which are also on
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‘Tis the season for gift-giving, but it’s not always easy to come up with what to give. Our team scoured the shelves for gifts you would not only love to give, but would also love to receive. You’ll find food (and non-food) gift ideas in the Co-op Gift Guide below. Mouse-over the image to see
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What’s Fresh? Garlic! Give your immune system a boost with a healthy dose of local garlic. Garlic braids from The Garlic Man also make great gifts. – Roasted Garlic, Maple, Cauliflower Soup – Quinoa with Roasted Garlic, Tomatoes, and Spinach – Garlic and Thyme Quinoa Patties – Garlic Butter Soft Pretzel Bites – Roasted Garlic
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