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Celeriac, Organic
Celery Root (or celeriac) is underappreciated in the kitchen mainly due to its unappealing looks. However, fear no more, this root vegetable can be used just like any other but provides so many nutritional benefits.
Root Down Farm
Root Down Farm is a family owned farm run by Steve and Erin Blabac located near the heart of Clarence Center. Started in the spring of 2011 to support 50 CSA shares, it has grown to serve 300 members and FreshFix customers! The farm consists of leased land throughout the town of Clarence; some of which is protected by the Western New York Land Conservancy.All of Root Down crops are grown without the use of conventional, synthetic or artificial fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides and fungicides. The farm grows many varieties of vegetables, using a careful rotation of crops to help mitigate pests and disease. The farm also strives to minimize its dependency on natural resources by converting a cultivating tractor to an electric motor and using drip irrigation.
In order to preserve your celery root, you can store in the refrigerator for up to three weeks when wrapped in a paper towel in an unsealed plastic bag.
Check out some tasty ideas of how to enjoy your Celery Root.
While this root vegetable may be underutilized in your cooking routine it will utilize those check boxes when marking off your daily nutritional needs. Celery Root provides high contents of vitamins C and K, and various B vitamins such as, B1, B2, B3, B5, and vitamin B6. It is rich with calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, sodium, zinc, and potassium. Also, it is high in dietary fiber and a great source of protein.
