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Vit Mache

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 →

rtsboeke Food, Vegetable Leave a comment June 22, 2020

Strawberry Basil Salad

This three-ingredient salad is particularly great if you're looking for a new take on strawberries.

rtsboeke Recipe June 15, 2020June 15, 2020

Okra

About Okra is a heat-loving vegetable that gets a lot of bad press for its slime. It's got a great flavor, though, and is packed with nutrients! There are even ways to cook it that reduce the slime! Okra is Rachel's favorite vegetable. Storage Okra will keep in an unsealed bag in the fridge for … Continue reading Okra →

rtsboeke Food, Vegetable Leave a comment August 12, 2019

Carrot

About Carrots are a root vegetable that grow well nearly year-round. They are very sweet, very hard, and very versatile. They come in orange, purple, yellow, and white! The greens are edible too! Carrots are Craig's favorite vegetable. Storage Carrots store several months in an unsealed container in the fridge, if you cut the tops … Continue reading Carrot →

rtsboeke Food, Vegetable Leave a comment August 12, 2019September 30, 2019

Onion

About Onions are sweet, pungent, and go in EVERYTHING! I once heard a story of a person who would start frying onions before she even knew what she was making for dinner. They make a great part of any meal! Storage Store onions at cool room temperature out of direct sunlight for several weeks. (Note … Continue reading Onion →

rtsboeke Food, Vegetable Leave a comment July 29, 2019August 12, 2019

Tomato

About Tomatoes, native to the americas, are one of the most versatile and well-loved vegetables! They come in many shapes, sizes and colors. Some are better for eating raw and others better for sauce, but the most important thing is to make something you want to eat! Storage Store tomatoes at room temperature out of … Continue reading Tomato →

rtsboeke Food, Vegetable Leave a comment July 29, 2019July 13, 2020

Cucumber Salad

Great way to use a lot of cucumbers, and enjoy them!

rtsboeke Recipe July 29, 2019August 12, 2019

Purslane

About Purslane grows wild in Iowa and is both delicious and nutritious! It's a succulent with a crisp texture and lemony flavor. The leaves and stems are both edible. Try substituting for spinach or watercress. Storage Purslane keeps in an unsealed bag in the fridge for one to two weeks. We've heard it makes good … Continue reading Purslane →

rtsboeke Food, Vegetable Leave a comment July 23, 2019August 12, 2019

Cucumbers

About Cucumbers are a cucurbit, related to summer and winter squash, and melons. They are light, fresh, and crispy, best eaten raw. Storage Fresh cucumbers will keep for a couple of weeks in an unsealed bag in the fridge, or a few days on the counter. The best way to keep them longer is to … Continue reading Cucumbers →

rtsboeke Food, Vegetable Leave a comment July 23, 2019August 12, 2019

Fresh Summer Salad

An easy weeknight dinner with minimal cooking.

rtsboeke Recipe July 23, 2019August 12, 2019

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