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This is my box of organic produce, delivered today. It contains satsumas, Nantes carrots, yellow onions, red onions, spinach, rutabagas, Meyer lemons, Gold Blush apples, kiwis, lettuce, kale and leeks. Around 10 pounds of produce, maybe a bit more.
Prior to signing up for the delivery from Capay Organic, Farm Fresh to You I rarely cooked with Meyer lemons, rutabagas or kale. The only thing I knew how to do with kale was use it in soup called ribollita, that I learned to make in Tuscany. And what about rutabagas? Are they just a cross between rudimentary and bagels? No, they are most likely a cross between a cabbage and a turnip and not surprisingly taste vaguely cabbagey and turnipy. So what do I do with Meyer lemons? I promise to tell you tomorrow.
For great recipes using my farm fresh ingredients, I will be turning to Homegrown Pure and Simple a book I reviewed over at Bay Area Bites today. In particular there is a recipe for a Garden Vegetable and Potato Lyonnaise that sounds perfect for my rutabagas. While I didn't receive any broccoli or cauliflower they are both in season so you may want to try the Skillet-Browned Broccoli and Cauliflower with Pan-Toasted Garlic recipe. You can also check out author Michel Nischan's website for more recipes.
FOOD + GARDEN + COOKBOOK
- Brassicas, Soufflés & Okra: Single Subject Cookbooks
Brassicas: Cooking the World's Healthiest Vegetables Remember when people hated broccoli? And Brussels sprouts? And kale and collard greens were something only Southerners ate, but that was about it. Happily the brassicas which also include...
- Arugula Shrimp Salad: Recipe
You may have noticed that there haven't been very many new recipes around here lately. But it's not because I haven't been cooking. I've actually been cooking quite a bit. The recipes I've been working on have been for a wine retailer...
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This week, how about finding a little love for some under-appreciated veggies? Just give it a try. All of these recipes would be welcome additions on your Thanksgiving table. First off, for those who don't know what to do with beets and radishes,...
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Check out Gastronomie's oh-so-cutting-edge meal at WD-40 WD-50 . If you haven't had a meal that qualifies as "molecular gastronomy" reading this post is the next best thing. Guess what's still languishing in my fridge? Rutabagas and leeks....
- Capay Organic Farm Tour Spring 2005
When was the last time you visited a farm? For me it's been ages. But a couple of weeks ago I got to visit the very farm that supplies me with my organic produce delivery once a month, Capay Organic, located in the rural Capay Valley. Capay is a...
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Do Rutabagas Exist?
This is my box of organic produce, delivered today. It contains satsumas, Nantes carrots, yellow onions, red onions, spinach, rutabagas, Meyer lemons, Gold Blush apples, kiwis, lettuce, kale and leeks. Around 10 pounds of produce, maybe a bit more.
Prior to signing up for the delivery from Capay Organic, Farm Fresh to You I rarely cooked with Meyer lemons, rutabagas or kale. The only thing I knew how to do with kale was use it in soup called ribollita, that I learned to make in Tuscany. And what about rutabagas? Are they just a cross between rudimentary and bagels? No, they are most likely a cross between a cabbage and a turnip and not surprisingly taste vaguely cabbagey and turnipy. So what do I do with Meyer lemons? I promise to tell you tomorrow.
For great recipes using my farm fresh ingredients, I will be turning to Homegrown Pure and Simple a book I reviewed over at Bay Area Bites today. In particular there is a recipe for a Garden Vegetable and Potato Lyonnaise that sounds perfect for my rutabagas. While I didn't receive any broccoli or cauliflower they are both in season so you may want to try the Skillet-Browned Broccoli and Cauliflower with Pan-Toasted Garlic recipe. You can also check out author Michel Nischan's website for more recipes.
FOOD + GARDEN + COOKBOOK
- Brassicas, Soufflés & Okra: Single Subject Cookbooks
Brassicas: Cooking the World's Healthiest Vegetables Remember when people hated broccoli? And Brussels sprouts? And kale and collard greens were something only Southerners ate, but that was about it. Happily the brassicas which also include...
- Arugula Shrimp Salad: Recipe
You may have noticed that there haven't been very many new recipes around here lately. But it's not because I haven't been cooking. I've actually been cooking quite a bit. The recipes I've been working on have been for a wine retailer...
-
This week, how about finding a little love for some under-appreciated veggies? Just give it a try. All of these recipes would be welcome additions on your Thanksgiving table. First off, for those who don't know what to do with beets and radishes,...
-
Check out Gastronomie's oh-so-cutting-edge meal at WD-40 WD-50 . If you haven't had a meal that qualifies as "molecular gastronomy" reading this post is the next best thing. Guess what's still languishing in my fridge? Rutabagas and leeks....
- Capay Organic Farm Tour Spring 2005
When was the last time you visited a farm? For me it's been ages. But a couple of weeks ago I got to visit the very farm that supplies me with my organic produce delivery once a month, Capay Organic, located in the rural Capay Valley. Capay is a...