Basil

Basil

Basil, CSA Members, CSA Vegetable Index

basil

Aromatic herb

Basil

A popular and very aromatic herb used in a wide range of dishes. Basil is
very often used in pesto. I have often substituted pine nuts for sunflower
seeds, almonds or event walnuts!
Basil Pizza

Storage

Basil is a soft herb that keeps best with its
stems in a jar of water and on your kitchen
counter. The leaves will turn black/brown if
kept in the fridge! Be sure to give it a rinse
before you eat it. Basil can be frozen in
olive oil, pesto or blanched and frozen. I’ve
had great success freezing ice cube trays
of pesto to use year-round.

Arugula

Arugula

Arugula, CSA Members, CSA Vegetable Index

Arugula

Baby Arugula leaves

Arugula

Baby Arugula leaves are delicious, peppery greens that can be enjoyed in
salads and on sandwiches and pizzas, or even made into pesto! If you
haven’t already, try arugula in a salad with pear, walnuts, Parmesan and a
lemony vinaigrette.
Arugula Recipe

Storage

Most greens will last 7-10 days if stored
properly in the fridge in a sealed container.
Some suggest putting a dry paper towel
sheet in with the greens to absorb extra
moisture. If you will eat your greens within
the first few days, no need to do this.