Love to eat. Love to cook.
What could be better than fresh, in-season vegetables all year round?
With the help of the Locavore iPhone app, some great recipe sites on the web, a fantastic farmer’s market, open 365, and several great grocers within a mile or two, I’m upping my healthy vegetables intake and keeping score here.
July 25
Cabbage
Tried a cole slaw recipe. It was supposed to have tongue in it, but I didn’t want meat. So it wound up largely a pretty average cole slaw. No do-overs.
Rutabaga and Carrot Purée
Very, very good. Mostly a carrot flavor, but the rutabagas add an earthiness that is addictive. Yes, this contains butter and sugar. I’ll get over it.
August 1
Grilled Red and Green Cabbage Slaw
I love cabbage, but generally of the cooked persuasion. This slaw recipe finds the cabbage on the grill, and cooks it enough to take away the raw cabbagey taste and texture. This is probably the best cole slaw I’ve ever had.
Zucchini Trifolata
This Mediterranean-style zucchini dish had me eating it for breakfast, though I’m not a huge zucchini fan. Garlic gives it depth and basil adds an herbal note.
Steve Crozier
