White Diakon (miyashige) is most commonly found for sale at farmers markets, Asian grocery stores, and upscale grocery stores. It’s great raw and shredded or in marinated salads, but recently I read how beneficial it is in the garden, so it will become one of my regulars along with beans and legumes. Click here, for…
Tag: asparagus
Asparagus Soup
It’s another great year for our asparagus crop. I haven’t made asparagus soup in a long time, and it was a great way to use the 3 pound harvest I had in the fridge. There are so many variations you can make with the ingredients, but fresh asparagus is always the star. If you have…
Pasta with Shrimp and Spring Veggies
The spring harvest is so great, I just had to make this pasta. If you don’t have the amount of spinach or asparagus I used, then use less. If you want different veggies, use them. PrintPasta with Shrimp and Spring Veggies Total Time: 30 minutes Yield: Serves 6-8 Ingredients2 TBSP butter 3-4 TBSP extra virgin…
Gift Ideas and Appetizers
My holiday spirit is limited this year. My story is that if I go all out every year, I’m bound to get tired of it! I have decorated with a few new items this year, because who has the energy to go through what we already have. Here is Christmas from the kitchen window. I’m calling…
Wild Mushrooms and Greenhouse News
It’s a perfect time to find puffball mushrooms, and it’s a great addition to our asparagus and artichoke crop. With the ground damp, and the weather still decent, I should be able to find a fair number in the yard this spring. The field used to be perfect for hunting them, but its been plowed…