Farm Share #18 - October 2, 2014

Today's farm share included cardoons, a vegetable I grew on a whim because it tastes like artichokes and I love artichokes but find them difficult to grow.  Here are some links I found to some interesting sounding recipes that you might find helpful.

http://blog.cookitaly.com/2011/01/golden-fried-cardoons.html

http://www.mariquita.com/recipes/cardoon.htm

http://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Cardoon-Gratin

http://honest-food.net/2009/04/10/contemplating-cardoons/

Half Share
Cardoon, leeks, fennel leaf, spinach, chicory, Baldwin apple drops, onions, garlic. beets. hot peppers, daikons (with tops)  Full Share got twice as much of everything.

A sample Mini Share - chard and spinach

Everyone also got PYO flowers, cucumbers, beans, ground cherries, and jalapeno peppers.