Market Watch: Spring Broccoli
Broccoli is usually found later in the summer, some varieties of this vitamin-packed veggie can be found the markets now.
Bright green and full of goodness, one cup dishes up 30 calories, 2 grams of fiber, 3 grams of protein and more than a day's worth of vitamins C and K. The varieties you’ll find at the farmers’ market are sweet and more tender than anything at the grocery store. What ever you do – please EAT THE STALKS, they are packed with nutrients and way too delicious to throw away.
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Market Watch: Spring Onions
It's time for spring onions like chives, ramps, scallions and more.
Market Watch: Broccoli Rabe
When broccoli rabe shows up in your CSA box or farmers’ market it can only mean one thing… spring is here!
Market Watch: Fiddleheads
They sure are funny-looking, but fiddleheads are a truly unique market find. They’re only available for a few short weeks a year so get ‘em while you can!
Market Watch: Tomatillos
Here’s what to do with fresh tomatillos from the local farmers market.
Market Watch: Cherries
Scoop up a basket of fresh, in-season cherries next time you're at the farmers market.
Market Watch: Artichokes
It's worth breaking through artichokes' spiky exteriors to get to their delicately flavored leaves and hearts.
Market Watch: Kohlrabi
Every inch of kohlrabi is edible and packed with fiber, vitamin C, potassium and even some protein.