We are at lightning speed, no two ways about it. We have been working from sun up to sundown the last week and it looks like that’s the name of the game for a while. A lot of our crops are right on schedule or in the case of sweet corn and cabbage, cannot be cut,...
So how did everyone enjoy the fennel last week? I still have a little bit left. As I mentioned earlier, I used the fennel leaves as an herb garnish on our fish, some of the bulb in a salad and the rest in a stir-fry. I did freeze the stalks, to use as a flavoring in...
Savoy cabbage is striking in its difference from the regular green cabbage we are more familiar with. It's darker in color and the leaves are crinkly, like crepe paper. Green cabbage has a mild flavor and is crunchy in texture, which makes it perfect for coleslaw. The...
This salsa recipe from AllRecipes.com is delicious as a snack or a take-along addition to a picnic or barbecue. It was shared by Dawnie1219. Ingredients: 2 medium Cucumbers - peeled, seeded, and chopped 2 medium Tomatoes, chopped 1/2 cup chopped Green bell pepper 1...
This recipe is from "Good Food Magazine", February 2011. It was submitted by Sylvia Franco. Easy and delicious, it makes a great side dish with roast or pork. Ingredients: 1 large head Savoy cabbage, thinly sliced 1 Tablespoon Olive oil 2 Garlic cloves, thinly sliced...
Found on the AllRecipes.com website, this is an easy introduction to kohlrabi if you're new to it. The author of this recipe, WSBlend, tells us "Kohlrabi is a vegetable that reminds me of a potato crossed with an artichoke heart." Servings: 4 Prep time: 10 minutes...
A colorful new addition to your CSA box, purple green beans offer the same taste and texture as basic green beans. Sliced diagonally and used fresh in salads, they retain their beautiful rich color. But when cooked, their exterior will fade from purple to green....
A convenient ready-to-go snack that is low in calories, celery is a staple for many of us. One of the most versatile vegetables around, besides its use as a quick snack, celery is used in salads, stir-fries, soups, and stews. Unlike some vegetables, it retains most...
Kohlrabi is a close relative of broccoli; it resembles a root vegetable but actually the edible globe is the modified swollen stem. The edible leaves jut from the globe portion of the kohlrabi. It offers generous amounts of vitamins A and C and emphasizes the...
Peppers contain high levels of vitamins A, C, and E and most varieties include the minerals iron and potassium. Refrigerate unwashed in a refrigerator hydrator drawer for 1-2 weeks. Eating them raw, added to a veggie tray, sliced in a salad, or as part of a...
