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JessieMae
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jessie
Raleigh
North Carolina
USA
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 Posted - Jul 13 2009 : 6:19:07 PM
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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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mellaisbella
True Blue Farmgirl
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melanie
living on Anne of Green
Gables land
Canada
1862 Posts |
Posted - Jul 13 2009 : 6:21:27 PM
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looks like swiss chard to me
"we must be the change we wish to see in the world"
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
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Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
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Posted - Jul 13 2009 : 6:31:29 PM
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I agree!! Definitely chard.
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - Jul 13 2009 : 6:39:35 PM
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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
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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brightmeadow
True Blue Farmgirl
2045 Posts
Brenda
Lucas
Ohio
USA
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AuntieM
True Blue Farmgirl
151 Posts
Marjorie
Holly Springs
NC
USA
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Posted - Jul 13 2009 : 8:49:41 PM
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| 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. |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - Jul 13 2009 : 9:39:24 PM
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It IS good if cut small, added to green salads too.
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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Roxy7
True Blue Farmgirl
1083 Posts
Robin
Denver
CO
USA
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Posted - Jul 13 2009 : 9:59:19 PM
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| I am growing red swiss chard right now. I love to saute it with other veggies and olive oil. |
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Rivergirl_2007
True Blue Farmgirl
332 Posts
Shirley
Karnak
IL
USA
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Posted - Jul 13 2009 : 10:09:51 PM
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| 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. |
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JessieMae
True Blue Farmgirl
702 Posts
Jessie
Raleigh
North Carolina
USA
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Posted - Jul 14 2009 : 06:46:33 AM
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Good to know...thanks!
Jessie Mae
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