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Harvest Monday, November 11, 2013 + Comparing Parsnips

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Norma Chang

My luck came to an end. Garden was hit by a freeze and killer frost. All tender vegetables and flowers died. Cannot complain as I have had a wonderfully prolonged harvest especially the cherry tomatoes. Cherry tomatoes Managed to salvage a … Continue reading →

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Harvest Monday, October 28, 2013 + Chicory (Radicchio) + Broken Promise

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Norma Chang

Earlier in the week, frost was predicted. Quickly went to the garden and harvested the last of the red amaranth and callaloo (they would not survive a frost). Was surprised to find there was enough for more than one meal. … Continue reading →

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A Salad and A Butternut Squash

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Norma Chang

The problem I was having with uploading my photos to my 12/10/12 post was a WordPress glitch. Happy to say it is now resolved. Thanks to all for the help and suggestions. You are a wonderful bunch. ∞ ∞ ∞ Harvested quite … Continue reading →

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An Interesting Veggie Medley

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Norma Chang

In my fridge were chicory (radicchio), broccoli (from my windowbox, will post an update Monday, 12/10), napa cabbage, carrots and sunchoke. Thinking, what if I make a stir-fry combining all those veggies? What would this medley taste like? Would cooking rid the chicory of … Continue reading →

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Harvest Monday, November 26, 2012 – Chicory, Ginger & More

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Norma Chang

Broccoli, Chicory Orchidea Rossa (radicchio) & Ginger The small broccoli in the above photo was found under some leaves that protected it from killer frost damage. Photo right: My very first chicory (radicchio), small (about the size of my fist) but beautiful. … Continue reading →

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