On My Plate: Broccoli
Broccoli in our local supermarkets will have lost at least 75% of its nutritional value, according to Robinson, because they have been shipped here from California, where 90% of U.S. broccoli is grown.
Oxford Farmers Market
On My Plate: Scapes
My buddy John asked me for a favor: Could I get some local scapes for him at the Oxford Farmers Market or MOON Co-op Grocery? Scapes make only a brief appearance, and the large supermarkets don’t carry them.
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From seed to market: The Brubakers’ bouquets keep Oxford blooming
“It’s just enjoyable all the way through … (there’s) just a lot of variety.”
On My Plate: Beets
As a child, I was not a picky eater, but I never cared for beets. When I arrived alone in London as a teenager, for my first meal I ordered chicken salad.
On My Plate: Kohlrabi
“Like other brassicas, such as broccoli, cauliflower, collards, and kale, kohlrabi is a nutritional superstar.”
On My Plate: Asparagus
"Asparagus comes in three colors – green, purple and white. Green and purple have been spotted this year at Oxford’s Farmers Market."
Taking the cake: Bigham Artisan Bread hits 10-year mark
James Bigham, baker and owner of Bigham Artisan Bread, is preparing to celebrate his business’ 10-year anniversary at the Oxford Farmers Market this September.