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Posts Tagged ‘turnip’

Amazing overwintered turnips

In a weedy corner of the Firepit Garden, amongst grass, Lemon Balm seedlings, and under a blackberry bramble, these turnips: they volunteered last Fall after turnips went to seed nearby. Still not woody, with a good sharp mustardy flavor. Amazing! This is why turnips are considered a survival crop — because [...]

Beet & turnip quesadilla

Here’s what happened for dinner last night at the Winter Palace.
Beets & turnips from Seuleman at the People’s Farmers’ Market, cubed and sauteed in sunflower oil.  Steamed in blackberry vinegar (gained at the Seed Exchange in January).  A little Tilamook cheese on top at the end, melted under the corn tortillas, and served like so.  [...]