More Herbs

We have more herbs than what we know what to do with. A few types of exotic basil, a selection of thyme, oregano, chives, wild arugula and more. So we are on the hunt for recipes that can take advantage of all of this. Mixed in with salad is our usual route. Last night No. 2 made a herb risotto that wasn't so good… probably too many different kinds of herbs. Any other ideas?

Filling the Pots

Over the weekend we dumped out all our pots on a tarp to mix in fresh new potting mix.
Farm friend Charlene stopped by to help out with labeling.
For now we are keeping the herbs in pots. This keeps them closer to the door for easy access when we are cooking.
We are starting to address the eyesore of a neighbor by working on a border beautification project.

Food: Grilled Eggplant and Green Beans

The eggplant that the farm just harvested was on the chopping block last night. 
The search for a recipe took awhile. Which of Le Techniques would showcase eggplant best? It originates from India and naturally that seems like a good starting point. Partly out of pantry supplies and partly out of laziness Le Indian Technique was quickly ruled out and grilling was decided on. Some nobody name chef Bobby Flay wrote a recipe with a chili pepper and fresh oregano dressing. So that's it piled on top of the eggplant. Farmer No.2 is 80% positive the measurements were correct but the dressing was a little strong. In small doses it tasted delicious. 

Trivia: Eggplant is richer in Nicotine than any other edible plant. However, it would take 20lbs of eggplant to match the nicotine in the average cigarette. Wikipedia

Harvest: Arugula and Basil

We inherited the arugula. It requires practically no maintenance. 
And it tastes great chopped up with farm basil, grape tomatoes, smoked mozzarella and olive oil.

Farm Food

Some of the crops are plentiful enough to consistently harvest. The rosemary was used to add a little something to grilled shrimp, the dill with grilled potatoes. and the swiss chard was sautéed with onions nutmeg and dried chilies. 

April's Farm Inventory

Strawberries

Beans

Basil

Thyme

Rosemary

Beets 2 weeks old, that is 1/8in twine on the bottom

Broccoli 

Swiss Chard

This dirt has carrot seeds in there

Sugar Snap Peas 3 weeks old