We had a our first family farmed meal of the season last night with
our own garden grown Red Russian kale, foraged coral
mushrooms, and oyster sauce all stir fried together with garlic and
oil. It was tasty. I've never been a huge kale fan but the key for my
taste seems to be really cooking it well. The Yellow Coral Mushrooms I
harvested are listed as fairly good to excellent in my mushroom book but
it does note that they have mild laxative effect on some people. We
found them tasty with no side effects. Mo Bereiter sells the coral
mushrooms at Spokane area farmers' markets.
Next up on our garden
harvest; lettuce and peas.
Eating Well has a a series
of recipes to use with your finds from the Farmers Market if you're
looking for inspiration.
The Year of Plenty blog was created by Craig Goodwin in the winter of 2008 to chronicle the experiences of his family as they sought to consume everything local, used, homegrown or homemade. That journey was a wonderful introduction to people and movements in the Spokane area who are seeking the welfare of the community through local foods, farmers markets, community gardens, sustainable transportation, and more fulfilling and just patterns of consumption. In 2009 and beyond the blog will continue to report on these relationships and practices, all through the eyes of a family with young children. Craig manages the Millwood Farmers' Market, is a Master Food Preserver and Pastor at Millwood Presbyterian Church. Craig can be reached at goody2230@gmail.com
