What’s Fresh? Winter Squash!

by Chequamegon Food Co-opPosted November 11, 2016

What’s Fresh? Winter Squash!

Winter squash is loaded with vitamin A (good for eye health) and vitamin C. The carotenoid antioxidants in winter squash may aid in cancer prevention and evidence suggests that polysaccharies in winter squash may help regulate blood sugar. These week we have winter squash (including acorn, buttercup, butterkin, butternut, carnival, delicata, jester, kabocha, and sunshine) from Great Oak Farm in Mason, Wisconsin and Hermit Creek Farm in Highbridge, Wisconsin.

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What’s Fresh? Hot Peppers!

by Chequamegon Food Co-opPosted November 4, 2016

What’s Fresh? Hot Peppers!

While the weather outside has cooled down, things are heating up in our produce coolers this week! We’ve got a variety of local hot peppers, including fatalii, scorpion, serrano, cayenne, and jalapeño. Capsaisin, the compound that gives peppers their spiciness, has been shown to help relieve pain and reduce inflammation. Try these spicy recipes using hot peppers from Glacier Beach Farmette in Washburn, Wisconsin.

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What’s Fresh? Spinach!

by Chequamegon Food Co-opPosted October 28, 2016

What’s Fresh? Spinach! Ah, spinach. Popeye ate it from a can, but you can eat it fresh from the farm. Spinach contains excellent amounts of vitamins K and A. It is also a good source of iron, copper, and vitamins B2 and B6, among others. A recent study showed that increased spinach consumption led to

What’s Fresh? Pumpkins!

by Chequamegon Food Co-opPosted October 24, 2016

What’s Fresh? Pumpkins! Pie pumpkins can be used for so much more than just dessert. Plus, they are loaded fiber to aid in digestion and vitamin A for healthy eyes and skin. This week we have local, organic pie pumpkins from Hermit Creek Farm in Highbridge, Wisconsin. Savory Stuffed Pumpkin Spicy Pumpkin Soup Savory Pumpkin

What’s Fresh? Local Apples!

by Chequamegon Food Co-opPosted October 14, 2016

What’s Fresh? Local Apples! Local apples are here! We have over half a dozen varieties, with new ones coming in regularly. There’s ample reason for the old saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Apples contain phytonutrients that help regulate blood sugar levels. The fruit also contains good amounts of fiber and vitamin

What’s Fresh? Potatoes!

by Chequamegon Food Co-opPosted October 7, 2016

What’s Fresh? Potatoes! The humble potato is in the spotlight this week. These tasty tubers are are a good source of vitamin B6, potassium, copper, and vitamin C. Studies have found that consuming potatoes may also help lower blood pressure. We have organic, local white, gold, and red potatoes from Hermit Creek Farm in Highbridge, Wisconsin

What’s Fresh? Romanesco!

by Chequamegon Food Co-opPosted October 3, 2016

What’s Fresh? Romanesco! Roma-whatsa? Romanesco’s chartreuse color and fractal shape makes it almost alien looking. But this crunchy veggie has a mild, delicate, and nutty flavor. It’s also loaded with vitamins C and K, plus dietary fiber. As a member of the Brassica family, romanesco is a relative of broccoli and cauliflower. Speaking of those

What’s Fresh? Squash!

by Chequamegon Food Co-opPosted September 23, 2016

What’s Fresh? Squash! Fall is here, so that means warm comfort foods like winter squash take center stage on our menus. Winter squash is loaded with carotenoids, which are antioxidants that may help reduce the risk of some diseases and have anti-inflammatory properties. This week, we have certified organic squash from Hermit Creek Farm in Highbridge,

All Hail the Great Kale!

by Chequamegon Food Co-opPosted September 19, 2016

Thursday, September 22 only! Local Kale Hermit Creek Farm – Highbridge, WI $1.99 a bunch We’ve teamed up with the Healthy Change Coalition to introduce a new fruit or vegetable to you each month. September’s Harvest of the Month is kale. While kale’s popularity may seem recent, the hearty leaf was a staple

What’s Fresh? Kale!

by Chequamegon Food Co-opPosted September 16, 2016

What’s Fresh? Kale! Kale can help lower cholesterol and has been shown to reduce your risk of certain cancers. It’s also an excellent source of vitamins K, A, and C. This week, we have lovely local kale from Hermit Creek Farm in Highbridge, Wisconsin. Kale and Cranberry Salad Kale and White Bean Stew Huevos Rancheros with

Local Flavor: Seasonally Sourced Foods

by Chequamegon Food Co-opPosted September 12, 2016

One misty fall morning finds Gilbert Schwartz, owner of Seasonally Sourced Foods, ready to harvest nannyberries. Where forest meets field he finds a small thicket of the bushes, a native viburnum, and he begins to load up his harvest bags with the dark blue berries. “I have so many favorite wild foods,” Gil says. “If

What’s Fresh? Carrots!

by Chequamegon Food Co-opPosted September 9, 2016

What’s Fresh? Carrots! Carrot lovers have a significantly reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. The root vegetable also has cancer-fighting phytonutrients and, of course, plenty of vitamin A for better eye health. Look in the produce cooler this week for bags of carrots from Hermit Creek Farm in Highbridge, Wisconsin. Spicy Ginger and Carrot Soup with Harissa

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