The Organic Box
We stand behind our name! Filled with a variety of seasonal, organic fruits & vegetables, perfect for a family of 2-4.
Avocado - Hass
Avocados are also known as 'Alligator Pears'. They're great chopped in a salad, garnishing a soup, spread on toast or lightly salted. </br> </br> Avocados are a good source of folate, vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin K, fibre, potassium, and healthy unsaturated fats. They're also a good source of cartenoids, which are good for anti-inflammation.
Greens - Bok Choy - Baby
A favourite in asian cooking, bok choy is an excellent green addition to any stir fry, salad mix, or as a substitute for spinach in any cooked green recipe. </br></br>Bok choy is very low in calories, carbohydrates, has no fat and supplies many vitamins and minerals, but it's especially high in vitamins C, A and K.
Greens - Lettuce - Living - Lotto
A lottery between red leaf, green leaf, butterleafromaine or butter lettuce. It's the beginning of local season so are taking what we can get from our Food Family Farmers.
Celery
Crunchy & colourful with the mild bitterness of the perfect celery stalk. Make some 'Ants on a Log' or chop into an egg salad sandwich. Yum-me! </br></br> Celery is rich in phytonutrients such as flavenols which have cancer fighting properties. Its fibre content is also a good aid for digestive issues.
Tomatoes - Roma - Organic
This is your sauce and salsa tomato - make your tomato sauce or soup something special. </br> </br> Tomatoes are an excellent source of vitamins A, C, E and K. They are also low in fat and calories and high in potassium, folate and fiber. Studies have shown that a diet rich in tomatoes can help prevent cardiovascular disease by reducing LDL Cholesterol and lowering both blood pressure and inflammation. Tomatoes contain the powerful antioxidant lycopene, which has been shown to protect against many different types of cancer most notably prostate. The lycopene in tomatoes, particularly cooked tomatoes, helps prevent and reduce the progression of prostate cancer.
Cauliflower
An excellent alternative to broccoli, organic cauliflower has taste that is unparalleled. So good that you might not even need dip to enjoy it! </br> </br> Often steamed or boiled, try sauteeing cauliflower for a change. Adding cauliflower to a skillet helps retain the vegetables crispness, and holds in the flavour. Cauliflower is high in both fiber and vitamin C, with a half cup of florets providing nearly half of ones daily requirement for vitamin C. It also contains a fair amount of vitamin A, folate, calcium and potassium as well as selenium, which works with Vitamin C to boost the immune system.
Mushrooms - Shiitake
Pair shiitake with Asian mustard greens, eggplant, rice, noodles, garlic, soy and chile. May be sauteed, roasted or skewered and grilled. </br></br>Shiitake mushrooms have long been used for medicinal purposes in both raw and dried form. They are rich in vitamins and minerals with potently high levels of vitamin B2, B12 and vitamin D. Shiitakes are a source of the compound Lentinan, which is being evaluated as an anti-cancer drug.
Onions - Spanish/Red Mix - AB
A bag of fresh sweet onions.and reds, perfect for stuffings, soup, salads! Sweeter than regular yellow onions. </br></br>Onions are high in flavenoids and have strong anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and cancer fighting properties. Don't worry about onion breath, you're doing your body good!
Garlic - Heirloom
Chesnok Red is a true heirloom variety of garlic and a true Purple Stripe. It generally has 8-12 cloves per bulb and provides a clear and bold flavour .Chesnok Red is a full flavored garlic with a mellow aftertaste that sticks around nicely for a while. Best baking garlic and a great all-around garlic. <br><br>Chesnok Red is the sweetest roasting garlic of them all. It doesn't just taste not garlicky, it actually tastes sweet. Garlic ice cream made with roasted Chesnok Red has the taste and crunchiness of butter brickle ice cream - try it, it's fabulous.
Squash - Lottery
A lottery of locally grown winter squashs. All great for soups, puree's and roasted with butter and maple syrup!!
Potatoes - Lottery - 2lbs
A lottery of some of Sand Springs best storage potatoes. Red Norland or Columba.
Persimmon - Fuyu
Fuyu persimmons have a thin reddish-orange skin and soft flesh. Best when ripe and offers a pleasant, spicy, sweet flavour and is tannin-free. Origins in Asia. Gain the benefits of the cancer-fighting, antioxidant-rich vitamins in this winter fruit. Fruit tastes best when fruit becomes soft and jelly like.
Apples - Ambrosia
Ambrosia is a sweet, low-acid apple with a heavenly aroma. Crisp in texture, its fine-grained flesh is crunchy and very juicy! </br> </br> Apples are good source of fibre and vitamin C. They are also great at regulating blood sugar and provide a great source of energy to start the day.
Pears - Anjou
The flesh of the Anjou pear is bright, white and dense with a slightly sweet flavour with subtle notes of citrus.These pears remain green when ripe, with only a slight change in their bright green-coloured skin. Press gently against the stem end of the fruit to test for ripeness. Anjou pears ripen from the inside out. If the flesh gives slightly, the pear is ready to eat.
Oranges - Navel
Juicy, sweet, and California grown, these delicious Navels are sure to impress. </br> </br> Oranges are rich in fibre, folate, and of course vitamin C which contributes heavily to oranges antioxidant protection and immune support. Feeling sick? Eat some oranges!
The Local Farm Box
Designed for locavores! Filled with locally-sourced fruits & vegetables first, while still ensuring there is a variety to feed a family of 2-4.
Avocado - Hass
Avocados are also known as 'Alligator Pears'. They're great chopped in a salad, garnishing a soup, spread on toast or lightly salted. </br> </br> Avocados are a good source of folate, vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin K, fibre, potassium, and healthy unsaturated fats. They're also a good source of cartenoids, which are good for anti-inflammation.
Greens - Chard - Rainbow
Fresh Swiss Chard. This bundle of goodness is one of the most popular greens around the world! </br></br>Chard is considered one of the most nutrient packed vegetables around, second only to spinach. The vitamin content is unrivalled, with K and A levels being off the charts. Green or Rainbow depending on stock
Greens - Lettuce - Living - Lotto
A lottery between red leaf, green leaf, butterleafromaine or butter lettuce. It's the beginning of local season so are taking what we can get from our Food Family Farmers.
Pepper - Bell - Organic - AB
Bell Peppers were first discovered by Christopher Columbus who mistakenly named them a pepper expecting a spicy or hot flavour. These are sweet peppers.</br> </br> Bell Peppers are an excellent source of vitamin C, often twice as much per pepper as found in a regular navel orange.
Tomatoes - Beefsteak
Broccoli
Little trees that taste so good! It's broccoli, delicious all the time, but especially covered in a homemade cheese sauce.
Onions - Shallots - AB
1 lb of local shallots from Coaldale, AB. Ambition, a French red shallot this year. Shallots are favoured for their mild onion flavour, and can be used in the same manner as onions. </br> </br> Very similar to onions in nutritional value. Expect high levels of flavenoids and polyphenols from these shallots. Rather than degrade when cooked, many of these nutrients seep into the water, or oils, that the onions are cooking in.
Potatoes - Lottery - 2lbs
A lottery of some of Sand Springs best storage potatoes. Red Norland or Columba.
Parsnips
The buttery, slightly spicy, sweet flavour of cooked parsnips is reminiscent of butterscotch, honey, and subtle cardamom. </br></br>Considered to be richer in vitamins and minerals than carrots, parsnips are a very healthy addition to our diets. Very high in carbohydrates (= Energy), and dietary fibre, they are also great sources of vitamins C, K, and E. Mineral rich, parsnips are a source of copper, and potassi'yum'.
Celeriac/Celery Root
An edible and versitile root vegetable in the celery family. It can be mashed, roasted, or slow-cooked in a stew and has many medicinal properties. </br> </br> Celery Root is a surprising bundle of nutrients. It's a good source of vitamins C and B6, Calcium, Potassium, Magnesium, and Iron. It is also a good source of Dietary Fiber & protein.
Apples - Gala
Gala apples are one of the most common varieties of apple. They are a cross between the Cox Pippen, Red Delicious and Golden Delicious. </br> </br> Gala apples are a great snacking fruit as they are low in calories, high in water content and offer a fair amount of vitamins A, C and B. They also contain a dietary fiber known as pectin, which has been shown to lower cholesterol levels and help prevent heart attacks. They also contain trace amounts of boron, which has been touted for its ability to help build strong bones.
Pears - Anjou
The flesh of the Anjou pear is bright, white and dense with a slightly sweet flavour with subtle notes of citrus.These pears remain green when ripe, with only a slight change in their bright green-coloured skin. Press gently against the stem end of the fruit to test for ripeness. Anjou pears ripen from the inside out. If the flesh gives slightly, the pear is ready to eat.
Oranges - Satsuma - Bag
This is an easy peeling orange, much like a mandarin. It contains no seed. Plus... they are absolutely delicious. </br> </br>You would be surprised how much nutrition is jam-packed in this little orange. Satsumas are rich in fibre, numerous minerals, and several vitamins such as A,C,B6, Niacin, Riboflavin, and Thiamin.
The Big Organic Box
For our veggie lovers who love to cook! Filled with a variety of seasonal, organic fruits & vegetables, can feed a family of more than 4.
Avocado - Hass
Avocados are also known as 'Alligator Pears'. They're great chopped in a salad, garnishing a soup, spread on toast or lightly salted. </br> </br> Avocados are a good source of folate, vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin K, fibre, potassium, and healthy unsaturated fats. They're also a good source of cartenoids, which are good for anti-inflammation.
Pepper - Bell - Organic - AB
Bell Peppers were first discovered by Christopher Columbus who mistakenly named them a pepper expecting a spicy or hot flavour. These are sweet peppers.</br> </br> Bell Peppers are an excellent source of vitamin C, often twice as much per pepper as found in a regular navel orange.
Celery
Crunchy & colourful with the mild bitterness of the perfect celery stalk. Make some 'Ants on a Log' or chop into an egg salad sandwich. Yum-me! </br></br> Celery is rich in phytonutrients such as flavenols which have cancer fighting properties. Its fibre content is also a good aid for digestive issues.
Cauliflower
An excellent alternative to broccoli, organic cauliflower has taste that is unparalleled. So good that you might not even need dip to enjoy it! </br> </br> Often steamed or boiled, try sauteeing cauliflower for a change. Adding cauliflower to a skillet helps retain the vegetables crispness, and holds in the flavour. Cauliflower is high in both fiber and vitamin C, with a half cup of florets providing nearly half of ones daily requirement for vitamin C. It also contains a fair amount of vitamin A, folate, calcium and potassium as well as selenium, which works with Vitamin C to boost the immune system.
Garlic - Red Russian
Russian garlic has a strong garlic flavour and a warm sweet aftertaste. Not only is Garlic widely used in many dishes but it is also reported that with regular use garlic helps to reduce blood cholesterol levels as well as blood pressure. An interesting tip for all gardeners is that, like other members of the onion family, garlic is reputed to keep insects and fungal diseases at bay. By growing clumps of garlic throughout your garden you may be able to ward off some common problems like aphids.
Potatoes - Lottery - 2lbs
A lottery of some of Sand Springs best storage potatoes. Red Norland or Columba.
Carrots - Orange - Organic - Alberta
A 5 lb bag of carrots. Perfect for juicing and for baking. Delicious breakfast boosts, and carrot cake. </br></br>Carrots are an excellent source of beta-carotene and a good source of fibre. Beta-carotene, the plant pigment that gives carrots their vivid orange color, is converted by the human body to vitamin A, which is an important vitamin for healthy eyes.
Parsnips
The buttery, slightly spicy, sweet flavour of cooked parsnips is reminiscent of butterscotch, honey, and subtle cardamom. </br></br>Considered to be richer in vitamins and minerals than carrots, parsnips are a very healthy addition to our diets. Very high in carbohydrates (= Energy), and dietary fibre, they are also great sources of vitamins C, K, and E. Mineral rich, parsnips are a source of copper, and potassi'yum'.
Rutabaga - Swede
Rutabaga is a root veggie that originated as a cross between cabbage and turnips. Very popular in Scandinavian dishes, they can be mashed, roasted, or baked into a casserole. </br></br>Rutabaga has a natural sweetness the is enhanced by cooking. A good source of fibre, thiamin, vitamin B6, calcium, magnesium and phosphorus, and a very good source of vitamin C, potassium and manganese.
Celeriac/Celery Root
An edible and versitile root vegetable in the celery family. It can be mashed, roasted, or slow-cooked in a stew and has many medicinal properties. </br> </br> Celery Root is a surprising bundle of nutrients. It's a good source of vitamins C and B6, Calcium, Potassium, Magnesium, and Iron. It is also a good source of Dietary Fiber & protein.
Apples - Fuji - Bag
Delicious Fuji apples' interior contains a creamy white flesh which boasts being dense, juicy and crisp. Low in acid its flavor is mild and sweet with hints of both honey and citrus.</br> </br> Fuji apples contain vitamins A and C as well trace amounts of folate and potassium. They are a good source of both soluble and insoluble fiber, which has been shown to help prevent heart disease and promote healthy digestion. A medium sized Fuji apple contains about 80 calories and is high in both water and sugar.
Pears - Anjou - Bag
The flesh of the Anjou pear is bright, white and dense with a slightly sweet flavour with subtle notes of citrus.These pears remain green when ripe, with only a slight change in their bright green-coloured skin. Press gently against the stem end of the fruit to test for ripeness. Anjou pears ripen from the inside out - if the flesh gives slightly, the pear is ready to eat.
Berries - Raspberries
Get your fill of these delicious, fresh, tasty berries... perfect for morning smoothies, and late night desserts. </br> </br> Rich in anti-oxidants and vitamin C.
Oranges - Satsuma - Bag
This is an easy peeling orange, much like a mandarin. It contains no seed. Plus... they are absolutely delicious. </br> </br>You would be surprised how much nutrition is jam-packed in this little orange. Satsumas are rich in fibre, numerous minerals, and several vitamins such as A,C,B6, Niacin, Riboflavin, and Thiamin.
The Little Organic Box
Perfect for smaller households! Filled with a variety of seasonal, organic fruits & vegetables, great for a family of 1-2 people.
Avocado - Hass
Avocados are also known as 'Alligator Pears'. They're great chopped in a salad, garnishing a soup, spread on toast or lightly salted. </br> </br> Avocados are a good source of folate, vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin K, fibre, potassium, and healthy unsaturated fats. They're also a good source of cartenoids, which are good for anti-inflammation.
Greens - Spinach - Bunch
Pepper - Bell - Organic - AB
Bell Peppers were first discovered by Christopher Columbus who mistakenly named them a pepper expecting a spicy or hot flavour. These are sweet peppers.</br> </br> Bell Peppers are an excellent source of vitamin C, often twice as much per pepper as found in a regular navel orange.
Celery
Crunchy & colourful with the mild bitterness of the perfect celery stalk. Make some 'Ants on a Log' or chop into an egg salad sandwich. Yum-me! </br></br> Celery is rich in phytonutrients such as flavenols which have cancer fighting properties. Its fibre content is also a good aid for digestive issues.
Tomatoes - Beefsteak
Garlic - Heirloom
Chesnok Red is a true heirloom variety of garlic and a true Purple Stripe. It generally has 8-12 cloves per bulb and provides a clear and bold flavour .Chesnok Red is a full flavored garlic with a mellow aftertaste that sticks around nicely for a while. Best baking garlic and a great all-around garlic. <br><br>Chesnok Red is the sweetest roasting garlic of them all. It doesn't just taste not garlicky, it actually tastes sweet. Garlic ice cream made with roasted Chesnok Red has the taste and crunchiness of butter brickle ice cream - try it, it's fabulous.
Squash - Lottery
A lottery of locally grown winter squashs. All great for soups, puree's and roasted with butter and maple syrup!!
Potatoes - Lottery - 2lbs
A lottery of some of Sand Springs best storage potatoes. Red Norland or Columba.
Apples - Ambrosia
Ambrosia is a sweet, low-acid apple with a heavenly aroma. Crisp in texture, its fine-grained flesh is crunchy and very juicy! </br> </br> Apples are good source of fibre and vitamin C. They are also great at regulating blood sugar and provide a great source of energy to start the day.
Pears - Anjou
The flesh of the Anjou pear is bright, white and dense with a slightly sweet flavour with subtle notes of citrus.These pears remain green when ripe, with only a slight change in their bright green-coloured skin. Press gently against the stem end of the fruit to test for ripeness. Anjou pears ripen from the inside out. If the flesh gives slightly, the pear is ready to eat.
Pomegranate
What a sweet treat! The seeds are great for in granola, salads, and sauces. The fruit contains a high amount of antioxidants that are beneficial to our health in many ways. The seeds are great for in granola, salads, and sauces. The fruit contains a high amount of antioxidants that are beneficial to our health in many ways.
The Organic Fruit Box
Designed for serious fruit lovers! Filled with the best of BC fruit in the summer, and organic, Fair Trade certified fruit in the winter.
Persimmon - Fuyu
Fuyu persimmons have a thin reddish-orange skin and soft flesh. Best when ripe and offers a pleasant, spicy, sweet flavour and is tannin-free. Origins in Asia. Gain the benefits of the cancer-fighting, antioxidant-rich vitamins in this winter fruit. Fruit tastes best when fruit becomes soft and jelly like.
Apples - Ambrosia
Ambrosia is a sweet, low-acid apple with a heavenly aroma. Crisp in texture, its fine-grained flesh is crunchy and very juicy! </br> </br> Apples are good source of fibre and vitamin C. They are also great at regulating blood sugar and provide a great source of energy to start the day.
Apples - Gala
Gala apples are one of the most common varieties of apple. They are a cross between the Cox Pippen, Red Delicious and Golden Delicious. </br> </br> Gala apples are a great snacking fruit as they are low in calories, high in water content and offer a fair amount of vitamins A, C and B. They also contain a dietary fiber known as pectin, which has been shown to lower cholesterol levels and help prevent heart attacks. They also contain trace amounts of boron, which has been touted for its ability to help build strong bones.
Pears - Anjou - Bag
The flesh of the Anjou pear is bright, white and dense with a slightly sweet flavour with subtle notes of citrus.These pears remain green when ripe, with only a slight change in their bright green-coloured skin. Press gently against the stem end of the fruit to test for ripeness. Anjou pears ripen from the inside out - if the flesh gives slightly, the pear is ready to eat.
Melon - Cantaloupe
Cantaloupe. King of the melons. </br></br>Great source of beta carotene, vitamin C, and potassium! Kind of like nature's Gatorade... cantaloupes are fantastic at balancing our electrolytes and getting us back on track after a work out.
Oranges - Satsuma - Bag
This is an easy peeling orange, much like a mandarin. It contains no seed. Plus... they are absolutely delicious. </br> </br>You would be surprised how much nutrition is jam-packed in this little orange. Satsumas are rich in fibre, numerous minerals, and several vitamins such as A,C,B6, Niacin, Riboflavin, and Thiamin.
Mango - Tommy Atkins
Get your mango party started this week. </br></br>Mangoes are very low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium. They're also a good source of Dietary Fiber and Vitamin B6, and a very good source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
Papaya
Deliciously sweet with musky undertones and a soft, butter-like consistency, it is no wonder the papaya was reputably called the fruit of the angels by Christopher Columbus. </br> </br> In addition to being an amazing source of dietary fibre, Papaya is an excellent source of vitamin C, and a good source of other vitamins and minerals such as vitamin A, folate, potassium, magnesium, and copper.
The Little Organic Fruit Box
Created as an add-on to keep your fruit bowl stocked! Filled with a petite amount of the best of BC fruit in the summer, and organic, Fair Trade certified fruit in the winter.
$20.00 /box
Apples - Fuji
The Fuji’s interior creamy white flesh is dense, juicy, and crisp. Low in acid, the flavour is mild yet very sweet with hints of both honey and citrus.
Pears - Anjou - Bag
The flesh of the Anjou pear is bright, white and dense with a slightly sweet flavour with subtle notes of citrus.These pears remain green when ripe, with only a slight change in their bright green-coloured skin. Press gently against the stem end of the fruit to test for ripeness. Anjou pears ripen from the inside out - if the flesh gives slightly, the pear is ready to eat.
Mango - Tommy Atkins
Get your mango party started this week. </br></br>Mangoes are very low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium. They're also a good source of Dietary Fiber and Vitamin B6, and a very good source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
Kiwi - Hayward
A delicious tropical treat. Great in salad, smoothies, yogurt, salsa, or in a marinade (kiwi contains enzymes that help tenderize meat). </br></br>Kiwifruit is rich in vitamin C, having ten times more than the equal weight of a lemon. Two fruits have almost twice the vitamin C of an orange and more potassium than a comparable serving of bananas. High in fibre, it also offers vitamin A, Vitamin E, calcium and iron. Credit goes to all those little black seeds, as they act much like grains, providing lots of nutrition. Kiwi has also been shown to have preventative measures with asthma sufferers.
