tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5591163563166655461.post9214902385021101369..comments2024-02-21T16:55:33.504-06:00Comments on Farm Natters: An Accidental Food Freegand.a.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10701833441665984965noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5591163563166655461.post-19597227244280430432012-02-28T13:14:02.173-06:002012-02-28T13:14:02.173-06:00Looks tasty, thank you!Looks tasty, thank you!d.a.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10701833441665984965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5591163563166655461.post-28855356831993424962012-02-25T14:58:06.143-06:002012-02-25T14:58:06.143-06:00WRT to broccoli stems, I like to peel them. The so...WRT to broccoli stems, I like to peel them. The soft center is delicious and cooks easily. I will peel the sough skin, then slice the center and cook it with the rest of the broccoli. I only do this with the thick central stem, though, because all the tiny stems are too much work to peel. Those I just use for stock. <br /><br />I use broccoli/cauliflower leaves just like a collard green, I will toss them into a saute or whatever, but they are usually few in number so I usually just give them to the turtles.<br /><br />Here is how I am about to cook the radishes I got in my box this week (it uses the greens): <br /><br />Braised Purple Radishes<br />adapted from Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone by Deborah Madison<br /><br />20 plump purple or red radishes<br />1 to 2 Tablespoons butter<br />2 stalks green garlic, cleaned as you would a leek and chopped, use all the light green part<br />1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme<br />S & P to taste<br /><br />Trim the leaves from the radishes, leaving a bit of the green stems, and scrub them. Wash the leaves and set aside. Leave smaller radishes whole and halve the larger ones.<br /><br />Melt 2 to 3 teaspoons of the butter in a small saute pan. Add the shallot and thyme and cook for 1 minute over medium heat. Add the radishes, a little salt and pepper, and water just to cover. Simmer until the radishes are tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the leaves and cook until they're wilted and tender, 1 minute more. Remove the radishes to a serving dish. Boil the liquid, adding a teaspoon or two more butter if you like, until only about 1/4 cup remains. pour it over the radishes and serve. <br /><br />And here is what I would do if I had a lot of radish greens, like you may again: <br /><br />Radish Top Soup<br /><br />6 Tb butter<br />1 cup chopped onions or leeks<br />8 cups loosely packed radish leaves<br />2 cups diced peeled potatoes<br />6 cups liquid (water, chicken stock)<br />Salt<br />1/2 cup cream (optional)<br />Freshly ground pepper<br />Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan, add onions or leeks, and cook until golden, approximately 5 minutes. Stir in radish tops, cover pan, and cook over low heat until wilted, 8-10 minutes.<br />Meanwhile, cook potatoes until soft in liquid along with 1 teaspoon salt. Combine with radish tops and broth, and cook, covered, for 5 minutes to mingle flavors. Puree finely in a food processor. Add cream if desired. Season to taste with butter, salt and pepper.Priscillahttp://00goddess.livejournal.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5591163563166655461.post-32251615982883294492012-02-04T15:04:52.689-06:002012-02-04T15:04:52.689-06:00Banana hoarding - too funny!Banana hoarding - too funny!d.a.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10701833441665984965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5591163563166655461.post-49464377455868125782012-02-04T15:03:51.747-06:002012-02-04T15:03:51.747-06:00Bummer about the locked bins. I know they do it fo...Bummer about the locked bins. I know they do it for liability reasons, but still, damn shame about all the waste that could be put to good use :-(d.a.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10701833441665984965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5591163563166655461.post-75287149157401018082012-02-04T10:25:36.844-06:002012-02-04T10:25:36.844-06:00At one point we had so many bananas in the freezer...At one point we had so many bananas in the freezer that I had to train myself to walk by the discount produce rack with eyes averted. But $1 for a sack of bananas was just too good to resist!Beccanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5591163563166655461.post-48216976377198072782012-02-04T07:23:33.268-06:002012-02-04T07:23:33.268-06:00Awesome!! I used to dumpster dive many moons ago b...Awesome!! I used to dumpster dive many moons ago but then the areas our group visited became locked and I didn't want to get arrested. :(<br />So nice that the scraps are given to you and you are finding so many uses for the produce. :)Redswirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03001027611639547013noreply@blogger.com