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New this week, we have wild purslane! Purslane is a succulent with a mild sweet-sour flavor like okra, but without the bitterness. It's tart flavor makes it a delicious and versatile vegetable; it is a common accompaniment to eggs and pork in Mexican cuisine, and raw purslane also makes a great addition to salads. Henry David Thoreau used to enjoy dining on simply boiled and lightly salted purslane collected around Walden Pond. For the health conscious, it is full of vitamins and is among the best plant sources for omega-3 fatty acids.This week's spotlight is on Bull's Blood and Red Ace beets. Bull's Blood beets are an heirloom variety with a striped roots and dark red foliage, perfect for brightening up a salad. Red Ace beets are a great all-around beet, although they are known especially for their sweetness and tenderness.
In other news, Camp Celo Gardens baby carrots, leeks, tropea onions, golden beets, zephyr squash, patti pan squash, squash blossoms and peashoots play the role of supporting actor in the "Best Dish in North Carolina" competition.
In other news, Camp Celo Gardens baby carrots, leeks, tropea onions, golden beets, zephyr squash, patti pan squash, squash blossoms and peashoots play the role of supporting actor in the "Best Dish in North Carolina" competition.
