Top Row: Crimini, Hen of the Woods (Maitake), Golden Enoki, Lion’s Mane, Chestnut Middle Row: Shiitake, Blue Oyster, King Trumpet, Enoki, Mediterranean Oyster Bottom Row: Shimeji, Pink Oyster, Nameko, White Button There are only 2 more weeks of farmers’ markets here in Bucks County and I stopped by two to gather up as many mushroom…
Freezing Broccoli
This time of year the brassicas, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, collards, and Brussels sprouts, have been touched by frost and have sweetened up; a perfect time for preserving for the winter freezer. Look for broccoli with tight heads and no yellow flowers sprouting. By steaming the broccoli stems separately from the florets, we don’t waste and…
Freezing Corn
Summer sunshine preserved for Winter – this is the last of this season’s corn. Lewis and I love a few kernels in our bean burritos, so I shucked 50 ears today to blanch and put away in the freezer. Already threw a handful into our lentil soup that we had for dinner tonight and salivating…