12th & Jackson, Dubuque, Iowa
photo by Ashley Noonan About Sweet potatoes are a root vegetable with a long growing season, so it's extra special when they do well in Iowa! Many people only know them as a Thanksgiving dish with lots of sugar, but they are also delicious savory. The greens are edible too! Storage If unblemished, sweet potatoes … Continue reading Sweet potatoes
About Vit Mache, also known as corn salad, is a sweet, tender salad green. You can use it as you would watercress or spinach. Rachel discovered this green in Germany a couple of year ago, but we have not encountered it in the US, though we were able to find seed here to try growing … Continue reading Vit Mache
About Endive, or escarole, is a leafy green related to lettuce. It's slightly bitter, making it a delicious addition to any meal fresh or cooked. After the lettuce-like green head is harvested, a denser white head more similar in appearance to cabbage grows later in the year. Storage Endive keeps well in a plastic bag … Continue reading Endive
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