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Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Pickled Beets, and Swiss Chard

This week:

2 cauliflowers
2 bunches carrots
2 bunches beets
I bag mixed greens
1 large bag basil (is there anything that smells better?)
1 large bag spinach
2 bunches swiss chard
1 heads red leaf lettuce
2 red cabbages
2 cucumbers
1 pound green beens


Ok so have you ever seen the email where it shows what families eat around the world?  I am starting to feel like I am doing the same thing....  Here it is for those who have not seen it before - quite an eye opener!  http://www.time.com/time/photogallery/0,29307,1626519,00.html 

I noticed the beets are larger (Perfect for Sweet Pickled Beets!!)
I found this recipe site here - it has pictures - but the kicker that makes these awesome - is the fact that you add cinnamon, cloves and sugar (Always use cane sugar) to make them totally unique!
http://www.dinnerplanner.com/pickled_beets.htm


Cabbage/Beet Coleslaw
The other thing you can do with them ..... you can grate the cabbage, grate the beets, blend together in a blow - chop up an apple, some raisins (Or figs) mix together with a hint of mayonaise - (Or you can make an oil and balsamic vinegar mix with a hint of sugar and cinnamon....) awesome!

Swiss Chard (YIKES!)  saute up with chopped mushrooms and red peppers - in a bit of oilve oil, garlic, salt and pepper!  Delicious!


Nothing else hits me this second.... although I have a house full of boys - and am somewhat distracted - and getting ready for a camping trip next week ......

As I think of things I will post!

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