Had we only known that they were edible, we could have harvested free mushrooms for many months of the year. The puffballs would grow to diameters of between 8 to 24 inches, so were large mushrooms. They matured in the Fall of the year and were very abundant where we happened to live....
Or, when writing about teasels (another biennial), I’d have to tie my hands down to stop going into raptures about the pools of rainwater that collect in the leaf axils: the hollows formed where the leaves join the stems. These natural vases are known as phytotelmata, and it’s poss...
Found in primarily in the Piedmont region in north-west Italy, its aroma and flavor decrease approximately one to two weeks after harvest. Other notable varieties include the Oregon white truffle, the Chinese truffle, and the summer truffle. The two varieties of the Oregon white — Tuber oregon...
Summer just isn’t summer without tomato sandwiches dripping down arms as testaments to height-of-season flavor celebrating fruit allowed to ripen fully in the generously sunny days now dwindling when harvest urgency sets in guiding growers to gather garlic bulbs and onions tied to dried stalks as...
After that ,we decided to add more. The ones laying on the paper towel in the basket were also used. That would be half as much as was in the bag. This is the last of the garlic heads that were damaged in some way during this years harvest. Now we get to use #1 heads. YUM!!
Spiced cranberry preserves are often referred to as chutney, so you may want to look up cranberry chutney recipes instead of preserves. You will get more ideas this way. BySarahGen— On Jan 22, 2014 What spices suit cranberry preserve the best? I usually make a basic cranberry jam/jelly,...
I wash the outside of the hubbard squash, put in a large plastic garbage bag and smash it on cement ground to break it up in pieces. Scoop seeds out and roast the pieces in oven until soft. Scoop out of skin and cook in chicken or vegetable stock with onions. Puree for a wonderful...
Many are not content with frozen cranberries or cranberry preserves in simple syrup, preferring some flair instead. A recipe for, available at the NCHFP Web site, has chefs saute cranberries for 15 minutes with vinegar, orange juice, raisins, ginger, chopped onions, granulated and brown sugar,...
Despite being traditional, the dish is not universally loved by Norwegians. Like allfermented foods, it can be something of an acquired taste. Many also find the smell to be unsettling, although there are also those who discover that they find it quite appealing. Regardless of individual tastes...
Harvest them before the first frost. Sweet potatoes are ready for harvest after four months in the ground. ByDinoLeash— On Oct 23, 2010 I love all vegetables, especially raw vegetables. Your article was very informative. Does anyone know how to grow sweet potatoes? I would love to grow ...