August vegetable of the month is CELERY, a longtime staple in household around the globe. Celery is a member of the carrot family and related to parsnips and parsley.
Although celery is predominately grown in California and Florida it was first recorded as a plant in France in 1623. Its seed was brought to Kalamazoo, Michigan, in the 1850s from Scotland, and it became a commercial crop there.
½ cup sliced, raw celery contains 6% of the daily recommended amount of Vitamin A and 4% of the recommended amount of Vitamin C. A great low calorie, no fat snack that give you 4% of the daily recommended amount of fiber.
Vegetable Medley with Salsa Dip
2 carrots, cut into 3-inch sticks
2 celery stalks, cut into 3-inch sticks
1/2 jicama, peeled and cut into 3-inch sticks
1 bunch radishes, trimmed
6 green onions, trimmed
1 cup fat-free sour cream
1 cup fresh salsa
Arrange cut vegetables on a platter. In a small bowl, mix sour cream and salsa. Serve.