21 Jan Thu 2010
Mid-winter (Shares) notes
Greetings--
So not to confuse, this is an off delivery week. My intention is to coordinate notes with delivery, but just now, there is little time when two hands are available, and when the two hands come together, the computer isn't always the first place I go--So be it, and forgive me my woe-is-me excuse. GIven I started this two days ago...let's get this typed and off. I'm leaving a few more recipes below. Seems like everyone is in the swing of this winter fare--I've heard little by way of needing preparation tips, and even less root weariness....this is great! Given we are mid-way the winter distribution, it's all downhill from here. Veggies next week are the same as last. The cooking greens are hanging in. SInce the collards were beginning to look a little rough, we turned the cows out to pasture in them. You ought to see how pleased they are with this--the rows of stalks also provide a great windbreak. When you're a cow, there's little more you ask for mid- winter. The kale still looks great. I've noticed in cooking the kale, that if you want it real tender, perhaps a little more water is needed to steam it. Winter is dehydrating in all ways, the kale is not spared. In anticipation of February's signature cold, and since the snow has reduced to very little, in terms of insulation for the kale plants, we expect one more delivery, maybe two, with kale--and then we will begin sprouting for something leafy, (and hopefully, green). More carrots were dug this past week, they are still crisp and sweet. On that note, I'll quit the jabbering, and get to recipes.
Have a great weekend--
Be well,
Laurie, Lee, Iris and Leif
Root veg. suggestion/Reminder--are you roasting your roots? SImply chop your roots to approx. same size--coat with garlic infused oil sprinkle with coarse salt and herbs, and roast in 400F oven, stirring occasionally, for 30-45 minutes. Great method to clear out the crisper for next delivery. Once roots are roasted, they can be stored in the fridge to eat on salads, sandwiches, or puree with broth as a sweet soup. ENJOY!!