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Disappear That Squash!
That’s it; you’re just sick of squash, and the kids refuse to eat any more of it for the time being. What to do? Cook it down, and blend...
Brenda
Oct 30, 20201 min read
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Mashed Squash - Surprisingly Delicious
You have all this squash that you pre-cooked, because you’re trying to get ahead. Good for you! Consider making mashed squash. You...
Brenda
Oct 27, 20202 min read
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Oven-Roasted Squash
My first choice: delicata. Hands down. This small squash roasts up sweet and creamy. The skin is thin and edible, too.  I’m sad for...
Brenda
Oct 17, 20201 min read
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Squash Bowls
Don’t get me wrong; breadbowls are fantastic. A squash bowl will not hug you internally quite like a breadbowl. Then again, you will be...
Brenda
Oct 14, 20202 min read
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Fall Squash: Delicious, Nutritious, and Cheap
Y’all have spoken, and apparently we need a series on squash! I’ve been getting 1 or 2 in my Misfits Market Box every week, and they’re...
Brenda
Oct 7, 20202 min read
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UnBoring Carrots
Carrots? OK. Oven-roasted Carrots? Candy Sticks. Yep. The oven roasting brings out the sweetness of the carrots to the forefront and...
Brenda
Sep 16, 20201 min read
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Beets for People Who Don't Like Beets
My husband doesn’t like beets. Frankly, they aren’t my favorite either. I usually get beets in my box, 2 or 4 small red ones. I just...
Brenda
Aug 27, 20202 min read
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How to Make your Pan-Fried Potatoes Crispy
Short answer: Sauté your large diced potatoes in a covered pan with some olive oil and salt until you can poke a fork through them. ...
Brenda
Aug 22, 20202 min read
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Apples Galore!
I just don’t love apples. They’re so risky! You never know if the apple is any good until you’ve actually bitten into it. Also, Red...
Brenda
Aug 11, 20202 min read
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Jicama: AKA The Greyish Round Heavy Thing
This week, I emptied The Misfits Market Box with my usual fanfare, laying all the contents on the counter in groups of like things. When...
Brenda
Jul 31, 20202 min read
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So Much Celery
So you open your box, and you pull out all this great produce. You’re excited about the possibilities for each thing: apples, pears,...
Brenda
Jul 27, 20202 min read
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