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Do your parsnips look like carrots? That's ok!
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Have you noticed the parsnips have lately been looking a little more like carrots (and not very beautiful ones at that)? That's just a result of oxidation!
Like apples, parsnips start to oxidize when exposed to air. Oxidation is a chemical reaction that occurs when a substance comes in contact with air. This can happen quickly or over the course of days/hours. In the case of apples, the discoloration sets in fairly quickly. The longer parsnips are in the ground the more reactive they are to…
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced a $1.13 billion investment to support local and regional food systems
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10, 2024 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced a $1.13 billion investment to support local and regional food systems, building upon the Department’s previous investments in the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement (LFPA) and Local Food for Schools (LFS) programs.
This round of funding, announced on October 1, will allow states, territories, and federally recognized Tribes to purchase wholesome, locally produced foods for distribution within…
You may see some Oranges which have green exterior during the week of 5/6/24 - 5/20/24. These are NOT UNRIPE oranges, and may even contain more sugar than some orange-colored oranges.
We are currently receiving oranges which are experiencing "Citrus Greening." This happens to Citrus fruits that are grown closer to the equator and are experiencing warmer weather. It is cold night-time temperatures that cause oranges to turn orange. There has been warm nights in Florida (where our oranges are currently coming from), so the fruit has not changed color on the outside. It is still as sweet and juicy on the inside. For more information, check out this short article on Citrus…
Spring is starting to work its magic on the landscape across the PNW. Portland gardens are teeming with life, blooms and flowers. Farms near and far are busy planting and tending to millions of little baby seeds in trays to start in their greenhouses.
Greetings friends!
Spring is starting to work its magic on the landscape across the PNW. Portland gardens are teeming with life, blooms and flowers. Farms near and far are busy planting and tending to millions of little baby seeds in trays to start in their greenhouses. Our potato growers cracked ground and have started planting in hopes of getting a jump on the season a little early. Fruit trees are slowly starting to wake up in the Gorge and we are all anxiously waiting to see how the…
Certain crops like broccoli, hardy greens or green onions sometimes comes in a little limp. But there are some simple solutions for perking up these veggie friends and extending their shelf life once you bring them home. Read more to find out how!
Greetings from the Produce Department!
Today I come to you with helpful tips on how to perk up the produce items that are not as firm as they could be. The Oregon Food Bank is not set up to receive iced produce. Ice equals water which requires drains and expensive infrastructure to maintain and that is not financially feasible. Fun fact, a whole lot of produce is packed and shipped with ice which increases the shelf life. Bringing in certain crops like broccoli, hardy greens or green onions,…
Mangos, kale, cauliflower - oh my! And bok choi!
| Mangos - 9 to a case | Kale | Cauliflower | Baby Bok Choi |
Its leek season, which is a unique and delicious cool weather cooking ingredient. Leeks have a flavor similar to onions, but sweeter, and are a great add in to many dishes. They can be eaten cooked or raw; just toss the root and most of the green tops (or save for your homemade stock) and eat the center white and light-green section.
Recipes:
Chickpea Pancakes with Leeks, Squash, and Yogurt
Stir-Fried Leeks with Oyster Sauce
Although the days are getting shorter, the diversity of WINTER SQUASH is growing! Check out some of the types of winter squash available and tips on how to use them.
Most common varieties of Winter Squash you might get from OFB:
Acorn- Acorn squash is small, round and has a dull, dark-green…
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