Sunchokes on the left, parsnips on the right SUNCHOKES The sunchoke is a funny, nubby, little tuber that also goes by the name of Jerusalem artichoke. But don’t let its name deceive you: it has much more in common with a potato than an artichoke. By sight alone, sunchokes could easily be confused [...]
APPLES Apples are one of the most recognizable fruits to kids, and typically a favorite! Little ones (especially those who have lost their two front teeth!) may appreciate them cut into wedges, and some kids prefer the skin peeled off, but no matter how you slice it, kids love apples. They come in a seemingly [...]
BUTTERNUT SQUASH Butternut squash are popular for their sweet, creamy flesh We are in the thick of autumn, and pumpkin patches are crowded with families choosing all shapes and sizes of pumpkins and gourds to take home for decoration and cooking. This week we wanted to feature one of our favorite members of [...]