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Harvest Monday, June 10, 2013 – Chayote & Heirloom Goji Berry Plants Update + Transplanting

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Norma Chang

Veggie garden is now fully planted and most of the plants, except the okra, are looking good. Had a couple nights of temp in the 40’s during the week. The leaves on the okra plants drooped, turned yellow and fell off. I am hoping the … Continue reading →

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More Chayote Recipes

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Norma Chang

So as not to bore you to death, this will be the last of my chayote recipes post. CHAYOTE STIR-FRY Ingredients • 1 chayote (about 8 ounces), peeled and shredded • 1 – 2 carrots (4 – 6 ounces), peeled … Continue reading →

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Braised Chicken & Chayote + Butternut Squash & Chayote Salads

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Norma Chang

Chayote (Sechium edule), also known as: chocho, choko, chouchoute, chuchu, christophine, Madeira marrow, mirliton and vegetable pear, is a member of the cucurbitaceae family. The pear shaped fruit has light green skin and deep indentation along the blossom end. There is a single soft flat … Continue reading →

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Chickpeas Sprouts, Chayote & Tofu Soup + An Announcement

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Norma Chang

A friend was under the weather. Before visiting I asked what she would like and the answer was “A mild soup that is easy to digest”. Nothing came to mind then, but figured when I got to the food store … Continue reading →

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