Crops are Returning

Crops are a great example of the Circle of Life - the crops we receive in the early part of the season, also thrive toward the end due to shorter days and cooler weather. Crops returning are broccoli, beets, cabbage, kohlrabi, escarole, celery, turnips and more. Just a few notes on a few of them:

Broccoli - don't have to tell you how to use it, but since it is organic, it is common to have a worm or 2 hidden in the heads. I have found that the worms make the broccoli go bad quickly. So if you are not going to eat it within a day or 2, check the heads carefully for worms when you get it home. Even run under water to push them out. If you put it under water, let it drain on a kitchen towel before putting in plastic in the fridge so it doesn't rot from too much moisture.

Kohlrabi - delicious as a snack all by itself or dipped in hummus or your favorite dip - also great in salads, where it adds nice crunch. Great mixed in slaws and it can even be roasted. It stores in plastic in the fridge for a while.

Escarole - among my favorite greens - it can be enjoyed raw when added to salads or as a main salad component, sauteed with onion and garlic and topped with grated cheese and enjoyed as a side dish, and is delicious chopped and added to soups. Try the Sauteed Greens Plus 3 uses for Them for ideas - I like to make a large batch (clean out the fridge) and then add to a couple soups and stews and enjoyed in an omelette.

Turnips and Radishes - these have been beautiful and I love them both - do not throw out the tops! They are delicious and super nutritious. I suggest adding them to the greens in the above recipe. Separate the greens from the roots when you get them home.