Market - September 7th

What DO you do with Swiss Chard? 

I have been asked this question many many times.  Chard is great sauteed in a little olive oil.  Beyond that is up to you.  Garlic, onions and lemon juice are just a few of the flavors that pair wonderfully with chard.  Other options for chard include Chard Potstickers, Chard Quiche and Pizza Rustica.  Click on the option for the recipe.







A Swiss Chard 'Did you know?"

• This leafy green was identified by a Swiss botanist and is a variety of Beta vulgaris.
• The plant has numerous monikers, including silverbeet, Roman kale, and strawberry spinach.
• The tall leafy vegetable is a part of the goosefoot family -- aptly named because the leaves resemble a goose’s foot. Other members are beets and spinach.
• Swiss chard is a nutritional powerhouse -- an excellent source of vitamins K, A, and C, as well as a good source of magnesium, potassium, iron, and dietary fiber.
• “Chard” comes from the Latin word cardus, meaning thistle.
• Swiss chard plants can grow to 28 inches high.
• One cup of chopped Swiss chard has just 35 calories and provides more than 300% of the daily value for vitamin K. But skip this veggie if you’re prone to kidney stones; it contains oxalates, which decrease the body’s absorption of calcium and can lead to kidney stones. 

This week we will be bringing the following items to market:

Bright Lights Swiss Chard (of course!)
Arugula

Rhubard

Cherry Belle Radishes

Tropia Onions

Cippolini Onions

Kim's Custom Salad Mix

Rainbow Lacinato Kale

Fresh-Cut Parsley

Garlic

BEAUTIFUL Flowers!

Medicinal and Culinary Herbs

Hope to see you at the market!

Farmer Kim

Source:  "Did you know?"