November 27: This week's harvest

What you will be getting this week:

Plums

Clementines

Organic pineapple

Red bell peppers

1 lb red potatoes

Cauliflower

Portobello mushrooms (3 ct)

Organic hydro lettuce

Replacement Items

Assorted bread

1 lb asparagus

Acorn squash

Organic kiwis

Zucchini

Flash Sale Items

2 lbs seedless grapes

6 oz blackberries

En Español:

Ciruelas

Clementinas

Piñas biólogicas

Pimientos rojos

½ kg papas rojas

Coliflor

3 Hongos

Lechuga biólogica

Productos Intercambiables

Barra de pan

½ kg espárragos

Calabaza

Kiwis biólogicas

Calabacín

Productos de Venta Rapida

1kg Uvas sin semillas

170g Moras

What on earth is acorn squash and what do I do with it?”

What it is: Acorn squash look like giant, colorful, ridged acorns.  They have tough skin on the outside that can be some combination of dark green, yellow, and orange in color.  Once cooked, the yellow flesh on the inside becomes tender and edible.

How it tastes: Acorn squash is fairly sweet with a mild nutty flavor.

Health benefits: Acorn squash are extremely nutrient-dense.  They are a great source of vitamin C and contain vitamin A, fiber, and magnesium as well, making them beneficial for the immune system, digestion, and circulation.  Plus they help regulate blood sugar and cholesterol!

Storage tips: Whole acorn squash can last up to a month in a cool, dark storage area, 50 - 55 degrees, or about 2 weeks in the refrigerator.  Once cut, wrap raw pieces in plastic, refrigerate, and use within 4 days. Cooked acorn squash can be sealed and refrigerated for up to four days as well.

How to eat:   Acorn squash is most commonly baked or roasted, and often stuffed,  though you can steam or saute it too. See the recipes section for several variations on fixing acorn squash!

Really Yummy Recipes  - Acorn Squash 6-ways Edition

• For a full tutorial on opening, de-seeding, and prepping acorn squash for cooking, plus the simplest recipe for making it, check out this How To link.

• Then, take it up a notch with this Stuffed Acorn Squash recipe that adds ground turkey, dried cranberries, and pecans for an autumn flavor infusion!

• Add acorn squash to your go-to chicken soup to boost the vitamin C content and really support your immune system!  Try it out with this Chicken Stew with Fall Vegetables. 

• Or for something smoother (and vegan!) try this Roasted Acorn Squash & Apple Soup.

• Impress your guests this holiday season with this Caramelized Acorn Squash with Walnut & Pomegranate Gremolata. It sounds and looks fancy, but it’s not too hard to make! 

• Or make this similarly delicious, but even easier Maple Chili Glazed Acorn Squash.

ENJOY!