Ahhh, the season opener and excitement was everywhere! A cool day with sun breaks, welcoming members both old and new. Benjamin’s Coffee, home grown eggs, and an art exhibit rounded out the fun. Folks wore their outdoor shoes to walk the fields; kids ran ahead of their moms to be the first to see the chickens.
The main attraction? The spring harvest and the picking fields of course. Swiss Chard is growing lush and such a delightful sight to see! The cool/wet weather has kept the collards, kale, mizuna, vita greens on the lean side so look forward to more coming as the weather warms up.
Kids got to pick their first lettuce over in their garden (next to the gazebo).
Long time Members renewed old friendships, lingering over the greens in the fields to chat and catch up. New Members walked with a tour guide who explained the details of UPick and Harvest. Everyone was delighted to be back on the land.
Good Eats ~ White Asian Turnips
These turnips have a sweet taste and a mild flavor. You can boil, braise, deep-fry, roast, simmer or steam them. It pairs well with butter (unsalted), cream, potatoes, salt (kosher, rock, sea), and thyme.
Kids’ favorite: eat raw with a sprinkle of salt.
Home Chef: The green leaves are very tender and easy to cook.
- For a savory frittata: sauté the chopped greens in olive oil with garlic & onion until soft, then breaking an egg into the skillet. Cook until the egg is firm; top with thyme leaves.
- For a sweet dish: dice the bulb, sauté it in butter, then sprinkle with white sugar, stirring until the sugar melts. Eat with a spoon!
More turnip recipes at http://rootconnection.com/rec-turnips.html. Enjoy!
