Novice preserves from a Brooklyn kitchen
[Empire cider, purple broccoli, lacinato kale, radicchio, sweet potatoes, fennel, honeycrisp apples] Last week of CIDER! And only four weeks of pickups left. I am not ready. I haven't used last week's broccoli yet, so I'm thinking of making a creamy broccoli soup. The kale is going to become the caesar tonight. And the sweet… Continue reading CSA Week 23
It's been another week of weird warm weather. But it's finally turning cold. The leaves are turning yellow. It's dark by 5. It finally feels like November. Our heat's been off for several weeks (lol). We're trying to get out more in the best season in New York. Clockwise from left: This cactus has been… Continue reading Weekly roundup
[pink lady and gold rush apples,sweet potatoes, scallions,cider (original blend), broccoli, red mizuna, mixed peppers] The sun sets so early now. I'm tired before 8. But at least the cooler weather has come back. Though this batch of peppers would have you fooled. I think this week there will be a lot of rice dishes… Continue reading CSA Week 22
It's been a worrying week, weather-wise. Multiple days of 70+ degrees is never good for November. But I did have some lovely walks through the park. And baked a lot. Clockwise from left: This apple cobbler (I left the skins on) Autumn in the park The last days of my pumpkin (it was starting to… Continue reading Weekly roundup
[empire cider, arugula, sweet dumpling squash, buttercup squash, sunchokes, carrots, kale, more sunchokes, ludacrisp apples] Week 21. There are six more pickups left after this (and only two more weeks of cider). After many weeks of peppers, I think we are finally fully in fall/winter produce season. And fun tart/bitter salad season. I came home… Continue reading CSA Week 21
Happy Halloween! My pumpkin is on the left. Plus, I finished that scarf!
[honeycrisp cider (yes!), ever crisp apples, radishes, mustard greens, leeks, sweet potatoes, and peppers] I just took a bite of these radishes. They're perfect. Crisp, tart, and not too bitter. I think these might be great in some butter as a side. Honeycrisp cider is so good. It tastes like candy. A good week.
I've been going full fall mode this week. Clockwise from top left: I started knitting a neckerchief over-calculated my yardage, so I will have to rip it back a bunch made this apple pie, but used vegan yogurt instead of crème fraîche (and used a store-bought crust because I am awful at crusts, as you… Continue reading Weekly roundup
[winesap cider, matsu & braeburn apples, sweet potatoes, beets, sorrel, pok choy, peppers] Still peppers! The heat is gone now, but I suppose its effects have lingered. The darkness is setting in, and it's already getting dark by the time I get home from pickup. Winter will be here soon. But I'm enjoying the cooler… Continue reading CSA Week 19
I've been under the weather this week, but I did manage to finish a hat for J. Soft, cozy, and warm, just in time for crisp late October days and nights.
Rhubarb Season 