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Here’s what to do with chard, including a super-simple recipe using pre-prepared frozen ravioli. Seasonal Availability: Wisconsin farmers and gardeners harvest chard July through October, depending on the variety and part of the state it is grown in. Health Benefits: High in fiber (needed for a happy digestive system), vitamins A and K, chard alsoRead more

Seasonal Availability: Bell peppers begin to be harvested in Wisconsin in mid-July and continue to be picked through October, depending on the region and climate. Health Benefits: Bell peppers have a hefty amount of vitamins C and A, as well as fiber, folate, and vitamin K. Red peppers are the ripest sweet peppers and alsoRead more

Sure, okra may be commonly associated with the South, but it grows well anywhere cucumbers and eggplants thrive. Here’s what you can do with okra. Seasonal Availability: Wisconsin farmers grow and harvest this vegetable mid-July through September, depending on the region. Health Benefits: Just a cup of this raw veggie has 14% of your dailyRead more

Tomatillos are a nightshade fruit that originated in Mexico and are typically bright green or slightly purple when ripe. Their acidic flavor makes them brilliant for salsas and sauces. Here’s how to use tomatillos! Seasonal Availability: Tomatillos are harvested in August and September in Wisconsin. Health Benefits: Tomatillos are a good source of iron, magnesium,Read more

Farmer’s markets are bursting with great fruits and veggies this time of year. Let’s talk about one of the more basic ones: here’s how to use broccoli. Seasonal Availability: You’ll often start to see this Wisconsin-local veggie harvested in late June to October. Health Benefits: Seems like you either love it or hate broccoli—genetic predispositionRead more

If you head to the farmer’s market this weekend you might be able to find some gorgeous ruby red root veggies! Let’s talk about how to use beets. Seasonal Availability: Beets are typically harvested in July through September in Wisconsin. Health Benefits: Beets are an excellent source of folate (which is used in your bodyRead more

This week, we’re talking all about green beans: how to choose them, how to store them, and how to use them. Whether you pick them from your backyard garden, CSA box, farmer’s market, or local grocery cooperative, they can be used to their fullest this summer. Seasonal Availability: Late summer, July through September is generallyRead more

Happy Independence day! There are few better ways to celebrate on a hot summer day than with a bowl of fresh Wisconsin sweet cherries. Maybe you found some from one of our local Hudson-area farmer’s markets (hint: the co-op’s latest newsletter lists all of them!) or grocers… Now let’s talk about how to use thoseRead more

If you grow them in your garden, crisp and delicious sugar snap peas might never make it to your dinner table because they’re so delicious fresh-picked! But if you get a bunch home, let’s talk about how to use those sugar snaps! Seasonal Availability: June into July is the most common harvest time for sugarRead more

Seasonal Availability: Raspberries are often harvested throughout the summer in Wisconsin, with both summer-bearing and fall-bearing cultivars available. Raspberries are technically not a berry, but aggregate brambles, a collection of little fruits around a hollow center. Health Benefits: Raspberries are high in fiber, vitamin C, and manganese (a mineral that helps your body use thatRead more