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Market – September 7th

September 6, 2013 By Blue Skys Farm

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?” 

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