Cooking with beets as a beet-skeptic Columnist and Board President James Rubenstein has never been a fan of beets, but when he saw a local variety at the Oxford Farmers Market, he had to buy some.
How sweet potatoes rose to popularity at Thanksgiving Sweet potatoes likely weren't eaten at the first Thanksgiving celebration, but they have since become a staple at the holiday dinner table.
Local gardener expands operation with new roadside stall Mary Sutton has been building her five-acre homestead for years. Now, she's selling her products in a renovated camper which she's turned into a roadside stall.
Okra plays essential role in recipes in multiple cultures From India to the Deep South to southwest Ohio, okra has found its way into recipes everywhere.
Sweet and spicy: Local peppers add flair to palate Peppers are one of the most versatile vegetables on the market, available in a variety of colors, shapes, flavors and heat levels.
Heirlooms and hybrids: Dozens of tomato varieties available in Oxford Last time Board President James Rubenstein tried to count the number of unique types of local tomatoes available in Oxford, he got to more than 70. Different varieties have different health benefits and flavor profiles.