Regional organic produce is getting more and more colorful as we approach spring! Fresh basil, red cabbage, and Mung Bean sprouts really make this week’s box a treat.

This week’s Dogma Box includes:

• Mung Bean sprouts  -  Jonathan’s Organic (Rochester, MA)
• Basil  -  Happy Valley Organic Coop (Whately, MA)
• Yellow onions  -  Porter Farms (Elba, NY)
• Red cabbage  -  Porter Farms (Elba, NY)
• Beets  -  Nature’s Circle Farm (Houlton, ME)
• Sunchokes  -  Deep Root Organic Coop (Johnson, VT)
• Carrots  -  Deep Root Organic Coop (Johnson, VT)
• Yukon Gold potatoes  -  Vanco Farms (Prince Edward Island, Canada)
• Empire apples  -  Dwight Miller & Son Orchards (E. Dummerston, VT)
• Mutsu apples  -  Dwight Miller & Son Orchards (E. Dummerston, VT)

Here are some recipes that you might want to try out with all of that delicious local produce this week:

Potato and Onion Frittata
A frittata is a versatile way to use your veggies.  This recipe calls for basil, potatoes, and onions, but there’s always room to mix it up!

Sauteed Sunchokes with Garlic and Bay Leaves
A simple and tasty recipe from Mr. Jamie Oliver. Serve as a side dish or over pasta!

Pickled Beets
Savor the flavor of beets all year long by pickling them!

Red Cabbage and Apples
Adapted from a German dish called Blaukraut, this is a delicious sweet and sour combination of red cabbage, apples, and onion.

For the Mung Bean sprouts, you can add them to salads, throw them in stir fries, make spring rolls, Asian-inspired soups, and more!

Happy eating from your friends at Boston Organics!

Most people spend the majority of their waking hours at work, leaving little time for exercising and focusing on overall well-being. With so much going on, it can be difficult to work healthy habits into our daily work routines.

Here are some easy ways that you can take advantage of your own health at work and get on your way to a happier, healthier, and more productive workday!

1. Take frequent breaks.
Sitting at a computer all day can seriously strain your eyes, wrists, and back. Your body needs a break, so do yourself a favor and take a quick break every hour. Breaks will also give you some time to clear your mind and come back to your tasks with better focus.

2. Keep healthy snacks at your desk.
If your only snack options come from a vending machine, chances are good that you’re not going to find too many healthy, natural snacks. Keep healthy snacks like fresh fruit or nuts at your desk, and you’ll be snacking healthily all day long. If you prepackage snacks in small bags, you can avoid overeating. Also, keep a reusable water bottle at your desk so you get plenty of water!

3. Bring your own lunch.
This requires just a little bit of planning ahead, but bringing your lunch can really pay off in the long run, saving you tons of money and extra calories. Stock up on Tupperware for easy-to-make salads, or pack up your leftovers into a lunch-sized portion the night before. Canned soups also make excellent low-calorie lunches.

4. Keep your work station clean.
Your phone, mouse, and keyboard can contain thousands of germs, so wipe down your work station frequently to avoid getting sick.

5. Get up and move!
If you spend the majority of your day sitting, try to create opportunities to move around whenever possible. You can take a quick walk during your lunch break, or conduct a meeting outside if the weather is nice. Find an office walking buddy, and you’ll both be more likely to keep it up.

Note: These tips might not apply to you if your job is to deliver fresh produce to happy people in Boston on a bike!

What do you do to keep yourself healthy at work? Send us your tips at  service@bostonorganics.com, and we’ll share them with our community!

Mung Bean sprouts, Yukon Gold potatoes, Blood Oranges, and Meyer Lemons are just a few of the delicious treats we have for you this week! Check out the newsletter!

Hey there locavores! Check out what we’ve got in this week’s Dogma Box, a box of produce that’s organic and sourced as locally as possible.

This week’s Dogma Box includes:

• Carrots  -  Winter Moon Farm (Hadley, MA)
• Beets  -  Nature’s Circle Farm (Houlton, ME)
• Red Potatoes  -  Foote Brook Farm (Johnson, VT)
• Yellow Onions   –  Porter Farms (Elba, NY)
• Sunchokes  –  Deep Root Organic Coop (Johnson, VT)
• Parsnips  –  Deep Root Organic Coop (Johnson, VT)
• Rutabaga  –  Deep Root Organic Coop (Johnson, VT)
• Black Radishes -  Deep Root Organic Coop (Johnson, VT)
• Empire Apples  -  Dwight Miller and Son Orchards (E. Dummerston, VT)
• Mutsu Apple - Dwight Miller and Son Orchards (E. Dummerston, VT)

Here are some recipes that you might want to try out with your Dogma Box this week:

Mashed Potato, Rutabaga, & Parsnip Casserole w/ Caramelized Onion
This casserole features the hearty flavors and textures of potatoes, rutabaga, parsnips, and onions. With very few extra ingredients, it’s easy to make and a great-tasting way to cook up those root veggies!

Cream of Sunchoke Soup
A flavorful use for your onions, sunchokes, and potatoes!

Braised Radishes
Braised black radishes make an excellent side dish.

Simple Cinnamon Stewed Apples
Stew down those Empire apples for a sweet side dish, dessert, or pancake topping!

Happy eating from your friends at Boston Organics!

Happy President’s Day! We’ve got some fun presidential food facts to help you celebrate, and we also have some very special California citrus add-ons: Blood oranges and Meyer lemons! Check out this week’s news, produce, and recipes in the newsletter!

We have Blood Oranges available, shipped to us by train from the grove in California! Despite their gory name, blood oranges are magnificent. They are known for their rich red interior and sweet orange flavor that boasts hints of tart raspberry.  Order them here in a 2lb bag, and don’t forget to keep them stored in the fridge for lasting freshness!

We also have beautiful California Meyer Lemons available! Believed to be a cross between a lemon and a mandarin orange, Meyer lemons taste sweeter and less acidic than regular lemons. Order them here, and enjoy!

Hey there locavores! Check out what we’ve got in this week’s Dogma Box, a box of produce that’s organic and sourced as locally as possible.

This week’s Dogma Box includes:

• Carrots  -  Winter Moon Farm (Hadley, MA)
• Beets  -  Nature’s Circle Farm (Houlton, ME)
• Yukon Gold Potatoes  -  Happy Valley Organics (Whately, MA)
• Red Onions   –  Porter Farms (Elba, NY)
• Parsnips  –  Deep Root Organic Coop (Johnson, VT)
• Sunchokes  –  Deep Root Organic Coop (Johnson, VT)
• Black Radishes  –  Deep Root Organic Coop (Johnson, VT)
• Rutabaga -  Deep Root Organic Coop (Johnson, VT)
• Empire Apples  -  Dwight Miller and Son Orchards (E. Dummerston, VT)
• Mutsu Apple - Dwight Miller and Son Orchards (E. Dummerston, VT)

Eating locally during the winter can have its challenges, but the rewards are tremendous.  Here are some recipes that you might want to try out with your Dogma Box this week:

Hearty Rutabaga, Carrot, Parsnip and Sausage Soup - A simple and hearty soup recipe for your root veggies! Sausage is optional, of course.

Oven-Roasted Potatoes and Beets with Garlic-Lemon-Thyme Dressing – The fresh flavors of lemon, garlic, and thyme provide a beautiful complement to the comforting flavors of oven-roasted roasted potatoes and beets.

Sunchoke Pasta Sauce - A creative way to bring the sunchoke flavor to any pasta dish. Toss this sauce with your choice of whole wheat pasta and veggies, and you’ve got yourself a tasty, healthy meal!

Black Radish Chips – With nothing more than black radishes, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and a little salt & pepper, these chips are easy to make and feature the black radish flavor with a satisfying crisp!

Happy eating from your friends at Boston Organics!

It’s almost Valentine’s Day, and we have plenty of delectable organic chocolate to get you in the mood! Maine, Vermont, and Massachusetts are the sources of our roots this week, and Florida citrus continues to be sweet and plentiful! Check out the newsletter!

We had a wonderful time at our cooking class on Saturday! This week we have sweet Honey Tangerine add-ons and Equal Exchange chocolate to satisfy your sweet tooth. Also, we’ve put together a quick overview of this season’s sweet citrus varieties! Check out the newsletter!

We have recently discovered that some of the potatoes we’ve been handing out have “hollow heart,” a discolored hole in the center of a healthy potato. Don’t worry, our potatoes aren’t sad. Hollow heart occurs when the potato grows too quickly and tears itself apart, often due to excessive moisture in the soil from too much rain or improper watering. We have contacted the farm and will not be distributing any more potatoes from this shipment.

Hollow heart potatoes are still edible and safe to eat, as long as the splitting hasn’t reached the surface, which can then invite rotting. For those of you who still have potatoes sitting around, you can cut out the hollow piece and eat the good parts! If you do encounter any issues with your potatoes, please let us know so that we can make it up to you.

Feel free to contact us with any questions about this. As always, thank you for your support, and happy eating!