Sunday, July 20, 2008

MARKET FRESH

Savour the Okanagan at Penticton Farmer's Market





OKANAGAN CHERRIES
Fresh from the trees, these Okanagan Cherries were spotted, purchased and devoured.



EYE CANDY
A bakery's summery offering:

Vanilla cupcakes with strawberry topper.





GALETTES GALORE
These Fruit Galettes are truly divine. A must-see, must-eat.




FRESH PICKED PRODUCE

We chose some multi-coloured chard & fingerling potatoes.

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RECIPE FOR GREENS:

1. Set up a sauce pan with steamer insert and turn on high heat

2. Wash greens (chard, kale, etc)

3. Cut off stems (especially w/ kale - get as much of the stem/core off as possible)

4. Chop into big pieces

5. Add greens to steamer pot

6. Once steam rises from pot, let the greens steam for ~ 2 minutes.

7. Remove from heat and drain thoroughly

8. For a tasty finish: toss the greens in a frying pan w/ olive oil and garlic or if you've been sauteing something else, then just toss the greens in the pan drippings. MMM MMM. As a lower fat alternative, just top w/ salt & pepper and/or a touch of lemon juice.

Tuesday, July 1, 2008

HERB GARDEN


FRESH HERBS ENLIVEN A MEAL
Whether you buy them or grow them, fresh herbs add a nutrient-rich vivacity to your meals.
I started growing a little herb garden on my balcony. I planted rosemary, thyme and parsley. The rosemary died. The thyme and parsely have flourished. I have enjoyed the parsely in a bean salad. Parsley, with a refreshing greeness, adds iron and a summery lift to a meal.