Hello! I am late writing this and short on time but hope it helps. Hope to see you at the market tonight!

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May 13th Produce

Here are some of the items you can expect this week:

• Purple & White Kohlrabi: see below for a tasty way to prepare your kohlrabi!
• Pak Choi: let us know how you use your pak choi! I need some inspiration 🙂
• Romaine & Red Leaf Lettuce: if you need a go-to dressing for your salad greens, check out this Balsamic-Mustard Vinaigrette!
• Salad Turnips: aren’t familiar with salad turnips? They are much sweeter than your average turnip and I love them raw. I love this idea of just slicing them thin and making a sandwich!
• Red & Green Mustard: I love mustard greens in Indian inspired sauces. I made a more labor intensive version of this recipe last weekend and it was great tossed with veggies and served along side brown rice and naan.
• Toscano Kale: thank you to Signal Mountain farm for this delicious recipe for Kale and Potato Fritters!

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Recipe :: Kohlrabi Home Fries

This recipe is adapted from The New York Times and I love how simple and adaptable it is.

Ingredients:

• 1-1/2  to 2 pounds kohlrabi
• 2-3 tablespoons rice flour, chickpea flour, or semolina
• Salt to taste
• 2-4 tablespoons vegetable oil
• Chili powder, ground cumin, curry powder or paprika to taste

Directions:

1. Peel the kohlrabi and cut into thick sticks, about 1/3 to 1/2 inch wide and about 2 inches long.
2. Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a heavy skillet (cast iron is good). Meanwhile, place the flour in a large bowl, season with salt if desired and quickly toss the kohlrabi sticks in the flour so that they are lightly coated.
3. When the oil is rippling, carefully add the kohlrabi to the pan in batches so that the pan isn’t crowded. Cook on one side until browned, about 2 to 3 minutes. Then, using tongs, turn the pieces over to brown on the other side for another 2 to 3 minutes. The procedure should take only about 5 minutes if there is enough oil in the pan. Drain on paper towels, then sprinkle right away with the seasoning of your choice. Serve hot.

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Events

May 16th: Wildwood Harvest is having an open house from 10am-2pm. I plan on bringing a picnic to enjoy on the farm – hope to see you there!

May 22nd: Crabtree Farms is hosting a “Buying Local on a Budget” class from 6-7:30pm.