Albacore tuna salad with celery and fresh cracked pepper over a bed of arugula – Simple but elegant.
Master of the Simple Salad = Me
The Lute
So much goodness spread out on one table to dry after washing. I can see a lot more simple salads in my future. Who’s complaining? But what am I going to do with those turnips?!?!
NOF Update: What’s coming June 21-23, 2011
The Share for June 21, 22, and 23, 2011
Welcome Summer!
The Vegetable Share: Bok Choi; Greens–choice of: Red Russian Kale, Mizuna, Arugula, Tat Soi; Head Lettuces; Japanese Turnips with their Greens or Celeriac; Herbs–choice of: Saltwort**, Oregano, Basil, Sage, Tarragon, Rosemary.
**Saltwort is a low-growing succulent-like herb generally found in coastal areas. It thrives in saline enviroments. Its has a slightly sharp, acidic taste not unlike beet greens. It is delicious chopped raw and sprinkled over fish. It adds a crunchy bite to salads, and can also be briefly blanched, drained and drizzled with vinaigrette. Try it. Experiment!
The Fruit Share: Strawberries.
Recipes: Bok Choi and Meatballs in Broth; Cream of Japanese Turnip and Greens Soup; Balsamic Herb Marinade; Ginger Greens with Beans and Nuts; Toasted Nut Vinaigrette; Two Chocolate Sauces/Dips for Strawberries.
Thai Curry Chicken with Forbidden Rice
I was delighted when I saw the baby bok choy both weeks because it’s a main ingredient in one of Allen’s favorite things to make – Thai Curry Chicken. This time we served it up with some forbidden rice.
NOF Update: What’s coming June 14-16, 2011
The Share for June 14, 15, and 16, 2011
The variability of Spring weather, especially the Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde season we’re currently experiencing, creates conditions in which a consistency of growth is difficult to maintain. Consequently the harvest on Tuesday can be different from that of Wednesday and from that of Thursday.
Usually everybody gets the same share choices, with minor variations. This week the variations will be greater; thus the share listing will post the potential vegetables, and you’ll find out what your share will be when you get to your distribution.
The Vegetable Share: Greens: probable choices–Spinach, Choi, Red Russian Kale, Komatsuna, Mizuna, Vitamin Greens, Arugula; Lettuces; Radishes with their Greens.
The Fruit Share: Strawberries.
Recipes: Penne with Choi and Bacon; Greens Tart; Arugula Salad with Maple Vinaigrette; Lime-Marinated Radish; Sweet and Sour Radish Pickle; Strawberry Coconut Loaf.