Swiss Chard

Availability: July-October

Storage tips: Refrigerate in a plastic bag. Chard should store at least a week.

How to eat: Chard is best used as a cooking green. Wash and cut out the midribs. To steam, place leaves in a steamer basket or in a pan with a little bit of water in the bottom and steam until tender. Top with butter and a splash of balsamic vinegar.

How to preserve: Best way to preserve Swiss chard is to blanch and freeze it. Wash Swiss chard and tear leaves up into smaller sizes. Submerge in boiling water for 2 minutes, remove, cool in ice cold water. Squeeze water out of Swiss chard and pack into ziplock bags. Freeze for 6+ months.