Garlic and onions and shallots, oh my!

It’s finally allium season and we’re sooo incredibly happy about it. Allium is a large genus of fragrant, nutritious, bulbous herbs in the lily family that includes hundreds of species, such as onions, garlic, scallions, shallots, leeks, and chives (1). This genus offers a wide range of fragrant and nutritious little beauties with a variety of uses, such as culinary, …

Organic & You

by Kayla Castleman, 2min read In recent years, the terms organic, non-GMO, and sustainable have been used to inform consumers of the farming practices used to produce their products. But these are not just trendy buzz words. Seeing these words on labels are important deciding factors when choosing products, and rightfully so. If given the choice when shopping for what …

Carrots Vichy

Serves 4, prep time 30min Vichy is a spa in eastern France famous for its curative waters. Vichy’s mineral water is bottled and sold all over. Vichy water has a strong mineral taste that gives the original version of this recipe an interesting subtle flavor. Fortunately this recipe is incredible without it! Ingredients1 bunch heirloom carrots, greens removedVichy or regular …

Refarmery’s Candy Yellow Onion

This mildly flavored, yellow-skinned onion is an all-purpose onion that is delicious either raw or cooked. The candy onion is generally a large, softball sized, globe-shaped onions, with a mild onion flavor and firm crispy yellow flesh. Candy onions caramelize beautifully when chopped and sautéed. Storing: Keep these onions in a cold, dark place. If you have space in the …

Garlic Scapes

The long, curly, beautiful green thingys you got in your Bounty Box are called garlic scapes. Being that there’s such a (immune boosting!!) garlic shortage right now, we’re getting creative. And honestly, shouldn’t we do this anyway? We want to use all the wonderful bounty the Earth gives us, don’t we? #ZeroWaste The Refarmery, which is one of the local …