Harvest boxes: encouraging veggie adultery, flings and flirtations with complete strangers. Seriously, it’s quite exciting to break from the monotony of your dinner routine, isn’t it? Local organic farmers, Rootdown Organics, share a few recipes here, for those willing to try something new. Enjoy.
Our CSA members have had two of their weekly harvest boxes so far this season! One of the best, but also most daunting, aspects of getting a harvest box is being introduced to new and unfamiliar vegetables, or vegetables that you have a lot of and are not quite sure what to do with.
One thing we definitely don’t want is for vegetables to waste away in the refridgerator, unused and unloved, and eventually composted (please, oh please, don’t put it in the garbage!). So here are a few of our favourite recipes for some of the either less familiar or highly plentiful vegetables. Remember, especially early in the season, vegetables are young and tender and flavourful, so keeping it simple is best. And when in doubt, just chop everything up and stir fry with your favourite sauce!
Collard Wraps
Collard leaves are highly nutritious, but their size and unfamiliarity…
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