New Direction

Hey, all! My original intention was to record the meals my family enjoyed with items from The Produce Box, but things are so busy I'm shifting gears. I plan to focus on quick, easy ideas for items in the weekly boxes, as well as tips for preparation, information about produce items and ideas for getting kids involved. So, here we go!

About spring onions- scallions, green onions, spring onions and yellow onions are all the same plant, just at different stages of growth.

Scallions are the earliest onion; the white bulb is the same width as the green part. Use all of the green and white parts in salads, sautes, stir-fry. Green onion bulbs are slightly wider than the green part. Use the same as scallions. Spring onions have a bulb 1-3 inches wide and can be substituted for leeks. Cut off any tough or brown green parts and peel off any white part that does not cut through easily with a sharp knife. Use in hash browns, sautes, stir fry, salads, stews. Searching for leek recipes will yield a vast array of uses for onions at this stage.


White, 'ugly' or Beta sweet potatoes are more perishable than their red (orange) cousins, but are also sweeter. They are delicious wrapped in foil and baked at 350 F for an hour; diced and cooked in hash browns or stir fry; as well as the previously mentioned baked steak fries. Try a stir fry of diced potatoes, chopped spring onions and asparagus. Serve over cooked brown or Basmati rice or pasta. Yum!