The Twelve Veggies of Christmas

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Dec 202011
 
First we brought to you the tale of Old McFrancisco had a Farm.


And now my three year old and I bring to you….the Twelve Veggies of Christmas.

Happy Holidays from FCC!

On the first day of Christmas, right from KYV,

A Wonderful Kohlrabi. 

The second day of Christmas, right from KYV,
Two Yum Yums and a Wonderful Kohlrabi.

The third day of Christmas, right from KYV,
Three Red Beets, Two Yum Yums and a Wonderful Kohlrabi.
On the fourth day of Christmas, right from KYV,
Four Collard Greens, Three Red Beets, Two Yum Yums and a Wonderful Kohlrabi.
  
On the fifth day of Christmas, right from KYV,
Five Broccoliiiiiii,
Four Collard Greens, Three Red Beets, Two Yum Yums and a Wonderful Kohlrabi. 

On the sixth day of Christmas, right from KYV,
Six Long Green Onions,
Five Broccoliiiiiii,
Four Collard Greens, Three Red Beets, Two Yum Yums and a Wonderful Kohlrabi.

On the seventh day of Christmas, right from KYV,
Seven Chinese Broccoli, Six Long Green Onions,
Five Broccoliiiiiii,
Four Collard Greens, Three Red Beets, Two Yum Yums and a Wonderful Kohlrabi. 

On the eighth day of Christmas, right from KYV,
Eight Kale-a-Cooking, Seven Chinese Broccoli, Six Long Green Onions,
Five Broccoliiiiiii,
Four Collard Greens, Three Red Beets, Two Yum Yums and a Wonderful Kohlrabi. 

On the ninth day of Christmas, right from KYV,
Nine (water)Melon Radish, Eight Kale-a-Cooking, Seven Chinese Broccoli, Six Long Green Onions,
Five Broccoliiiiiii,
Four Collard Greens, Three Red Beets, Two Yum Yums and a Wonderful Kohlrabi.

On the tenth day of Christmas, right from KYV,
Ten Beans-a-Pickling, Nine (water)Melon Radish, Eight Kale-a-Cooking, Seven Chinese Broccoli, Six Long Green Onions,
Five Broccoliiiiiii,
Four Collard Greens, Three Red Beets, Two Yum Yums and a Wonderful Kohlrabi.

On the eleventh day of Christmas, right from KYV,
Eleven Tender Lettuce, Ten Beans-a-Pickling, Nine (water)Melon Radish, Eight Kale-a-Cooking, Seven Chinese Broccoli, Six Long Green Onions,
Five Broccoliiiiiii,
Four Collard Greens, Three Red Beets, Two Yum Yums and a Wonderful Kohlrabi.

On the twelfth day of Christmas, right from KYV,
twelve Fresh Root Veggies, Eleven Tender Lettuce, Ten Beans-a-Pickling, Nine (water)Melon Radish, Eight Kale-a-Cooking, Seven Chinese Broccoli, Six Long Green Onions,
Five Broccoliiiiiii,
Four Collard Greens, Three Red Beets, Two Yum Yums
and a Wonderful Kohlrabiiiiiiii.

Florida Fall Harvest Soup

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Dec 042011
 
Last Thursday was my second CSA pickup and I stayed behind to discuss some workshop ideas with Vivian and Francisco for KYV farm.

As we chatted, Vivian offered me some soup. 



It was delicious.  A hearty mix of all the veggies we got from our CSA, lentils and barley.



The most surprising ingredient was radishes.  They tasted, well, not very radish-y.  More like a mild, soft potato-I couldn’t believe it!  Normally I’m not a fan so I’m so glad to have found a new way to prepare them.



I cut some fresh herbs from my garden but a mix of dried would work just as well.



My daughter and I shelled some of the pigeon peas.  This is really weird but it’s one of my favorite tasks.  I can focus on the mindless task of shelling and working on my intention of staying in the present moment, especially through the holidays.




Florida Fall Harvest Soup



Ingredients


1 Tbsp olive oil
1 onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 small butternut squash, peeled and chopped (or 2 cups pre-prepared)
1 bunch radishes, chopped
1 handful baby carrots, chopped
2 cups yum yum peppers, chopped (or 1 red bell pepper)
Handful fresh herbs-parsley, culantro and chives
1/4 tsp Tony Chachere’s Cajun Seasoning (or salt)
1/8 tsp fresh ground pepper
1 cup shelled pigeon peas
1/3 cup lentils
1/3 cup barley
6 cups organic vegetable
1 bunch curly kale, de-stemmed and chopped


Directions 


1. Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in Dutch Oven ;add onions, sauté about 3 to 5 minutes or until translucent; add garlic through fresh ground pepper, cook an additional 5 minutes.

2. Add remaining ingredients except kale, bring to a boil; reduce heat, set cover askew to let steam out, and cook on low 30 minutes.  Add kale to pot and cook an additional 5 minutes.