Week 4 of Our Organic Food Boxes – Giving Thanks for Local Farms
Growing Vegetables Isn’t Just a Summer Thing
A Lot of Healthy Food Comes During Cold Weather
Thanksgiving is a holiday that celebrates food in a big way: Turkeys are big birds, the flavours and aromas from the kitchen are pungent and bold. The flavours of the traditional Thanksgiving dinner are deep and rich and memorable. For many people, turkey is one of the most exotic “meats” they eat all year. That’s why we Americans spend so much time and effort putting together this quintessential American feast. It’s no surprise that many of the foods traditionally used are cold-weather crops: potatoes (regular and sweet), squash, cranberries, brussel sprouts, rich pumpkin and fruit pies. What’s so nice is that all of these products are easily found right here in the Northwest. It’s time to reflect on just how lucky we are to live in a fertile part of the U.S. that produces so many good things to eat.
All of the items we received in our organic food box this week would easily integrate into your Thanksgiving dinner: parsnips, rutabagas, a mixture of potatoes (red, purple, fingerling), a HUGE head of cabbage (the cabbage in the picture must weigh 5lbs!), winter greens, the Delicata Winter squash and the pears and apples! All you need is the turkey, dressing and good company!
