Kohlrabi are a great vegetable. They just look so weird that many people don't bother.
Buy the smallest kohlrabi you can find because they get tough and strong-flavored when they are large. Green or purple doesn't matter - they are the same on the inside once you peel them.
Kohlrabi and Watercress Saute
This is a nice vegetable side dish from Epicurious .
1 pound small kohlrabi bulbs (about 1 bunch)
1 bunch watercress
2 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Peel kohlrabi and cut into julienne strips. Remove and discard stems from watercress. In a large heavy skillet heat butter over moderately high heat. Sauté kohlrabi, stirring, 5 minutes.
Add lemon juice and sauté kohlrabi, stirring, 1 minute more. Remove pan from heat and immediately stir in watercress. Season with salt and pepper.
Saturday, May 07, 2005
Wednesday, May 04, 2005
I'm not that bright
In my years of owning a rice steamer, I have been doing one thing with it: making rice. Then I use leftover rice to make vegetable fried rice, adding every veg I find in the refrigerator, eggs, ginger, soy sauce, herbs.
Last night I finally got the genius idea of just putting veg in the steamer with the rice. I used frozen peas, canned corn, frozen bell peppers, a handful of cumin seeds and some panir cubes - frozen Indian cheese.
The veg and cheese floated to the top and a nice crust formed on the bottom. Delicious!
Last night I finally got the genius idea of just putting veg in the steamer with the rice. I used frozen peas, canned corn, frozen bell peppers, a handful of cumin seeds and some panir cubes - frozen Indian cheese.
The veg and cheese floated to the top and a nice crust formed on the bottom. Delicious!
Tuesday, May 03, 2005
Mystery Item Contest
This is a produce item that may be familiar to you, but I had never seen it before last Farmer's Market.
In the spirit of public participation, you are invited to take part in the first-ever Snackish Name That Mystery Item contest.
Email me with the botanic or common name of what this item of produce is.
I will draw from all the correct answers next Tuesday for and send the winner a valuable prize (a $5 Barnes & Noble gift card, if you must know).
Send answers to snackishblog@yahoo.com
In the spirit of public participation, you are invited to take part in the first-ever Snackish Name That Mystery Item contest.
Email me with the botanic or common name of what this item of produce is.
I will draw from all the correct answers next Tuesday for and send the winner a valuable prize (a $5 Barnes & Noble gift card, if you must know).
Send answers to snackishblog@yahoo.com
Chateau Haut-Florin Bordeaux Rose
I got started on Wine Blogging Wednesday a little early. The theme this month is Roses, and I couldn't resist.
Roses (I have a Mac and the accents don't translate, sorry) speak of spring, with their beautiful pink color. With a glass of rose in my hand, I just want to be outdoors in the warm sun, having a picnic on the grass.
I found this Chateau Haut-Florin Bordeaux Rose in the Whole Foods wine fridge among about 5 other roses. I think it was $9.99.
It has a nose with more straw than fruit. Tasting, it first hits with a hint of strawberry, then a blast of kiwi fruit. Altogether enjoyable.
Roses (I have a Mac and the accents don't translate, sorry) speak of spring, with their beautiful pink color. With a glass of rose in my hand, I just want to be outdoors in the warm sun, having a picnic on the grass.
I found this Chateau Haut-Florin Bordeaux Rose in the Whole Foods wine fridge among about 5 other roses. I think it was $9.99.
It has a nose with more straw than fruit. Tasting, it first hits with a hint of strawberry, then a blast of kiwi fruit. Altogether enjoyable.
Sunday, May 01, 2005
Palapa Azul Bars
Cucumber chile ice bars. Perfect for when you get that craving for a frozen cucumber-chile snack and just don't know what to do!
I first tasted these at the Natural Products West expo about a month ago. Some guys from Wisconsin stopped me in the aisle and said "You HAVE to try this!" They didn't even work for Palapa Azul - they were just enthusiastic eaters.
In Mexico, street vendors sell fruit ices known as "paletas." These are in that style.
They make a rainbow of flavors - mango, watermelon, strawberry, even a sweet corn - but I think these were the winner in the exotic category.
Unfortunately, though they are novel, I really don't like them. They are too spicy and the spice continues, so you never really get a break from it. The cucumber flavor is nice and strong but the chile starts to interfere after a while.
They would be fun at a party for people to try, but for everyday eating, I would buy the fruit flavors, which are really good.
I first tasted these at the Natural Products West expo about a month ago. Some guys from Wisconsin stopped me in the aisle and said "You HAVE to try this!" They didn't even work for Palapa Azul - they were just enthusiastic eaters.
In Mexico, street vendors sell fruit ices known as "paletas." These are in that style.
They make a rainbow of flavors - mango, watermelon, strawberry, even a sweet corn - but I think these were the winner in the exotic category.
Unfortunately, though they are novel, I really don't like them. They are too spicy and the spice continues, so you never really get a break from it. The cucumber flavor is nice and strong but the chile starts to interfere after a while.
They would be fun at a party for people to try, but for everyday eating, I would buy the fruit flavors, which are really good.
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