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| JessieMae |
Posted - Jul 13 2009 : 6:19:07 PM
This bunch of leaves was in my CSA box today, and I didn't ask what it was before I left. Does anyone have any idea? The picture is of four BIG leaves bunched together. You can see by the ruler along the side they're quite large.
Jessie Mae
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| JessieMae |
Posted - Jul 14 2009 : 06:46:33 AM
Good to know...thanks!
Jessie Mae
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| Rivergirl_2007 |
Posted - Jul 13 2009 : 10:09:51 PM
Yes that is Swiss Chard. It also comes in a rainbow variety with yellow and red stalkes. We like it a lot better than spinach and it cans well for all year long. I add bacon bits and chopped onions with a small dab of bacon grease. I haven't tried the sauted method, but definitely will. |
| Roxy7 |
Posted - Jul 13 2009 : 9:59:19 PM
I am growing red swiss chard right now. I love to saute it with other veggies and olive oil. |
| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Jul 13 2009 : 9:39:24 PM
It IS good if cut small, added to green salads too.
Jenny in Utah
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| AuntieM |
Posted - Jul 13 2009 : 8:49:41 PM
Personally, I'm not a fan of greens (kale, spinach, etc.) but I LOVE swiss chard. We've grown the rainbow chard in the past, red and yellow stems. They are so beautiful. I agree with the previous cooking methods. Just slice the leaves into ribbons and saute in olive oil and garlic. If you're a meat eater, some crumbled bacon is good too. |
| brightmeadow |
Posted - Jul 13 2009 : 7:15:18 PM
I love Swiss Chard! but my husband hates it. I mix it in with other stuff (like beans) to hide it from him. If it has onions in it, he will tolerate it.
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| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Jul 13 2009 : 6:39:35 PM
Swiss chard for sure....wonderful sauted with olive oil and minced garlic...yum!! I just picked a big basket full of it from my garden today too!!
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
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| graciegreeneyes |
Posted - Jul 13 2009 : 6:31:29 PM
I agree!! Definitely chard.
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| mellaisbella |
Posted - Jul 13 2009 : 6:21:27 PM
looks like swiss chard to me
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