Thursday, May 28, 2026

Slivered Sugar Snap Pea Stir Fry


Slivered Sugar Snap Pea Stir Fry

1 large bunch of fresh sugar snap peas, strung and slivered
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 small white or yellow onion chopped fine
2 inches fresh ginger, peeled and grated fine
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon dried Thai chili pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar

These peas are so delicious, soft and crunchy and good for you.
The most amount of effort comes from stringing the peas
and then cutting them on the bias into thin slivers,
then blanching for one minute, immerse in ice water, then drain.
You may do this ahead of time and then prepare the dish when needed.
Add olive oil to medium frying pan along with the butter.
Add onion and saute till soft and just starting to brown.
Next add ginger, spices, and seasonings.
Last add slivered peas and cook till al dente.
If you wish the peas to be a bit softer,
just cover with a lid for 10 min or so till soft.
Very tasty and good for you too.

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Kohlrabi and Pear Slaw


Kohlrabi and Pear Slaw

3 small kohlrabi bulbs peeled and cut into shoestrings
4 pears peeled, cored, and cut into shoestrings
8 small mini peppers cut into shoestrings
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup raisins
4 tablespoons fresh mint leaves chopped
2 tablespoons fresh Thai basil or cilantro chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon agave syrup
2 tablespoons olive oil

Mix kohlrabi, pears and peppers and toss with lemon juice to prevent browning. Add raisins and herbs and toss again. You could add some shredded carrots for added color and flavor if desired. Whisk lime juice, mustard, agave syrup, and olive oil, add to salad, and toss just before serving. I make slaw salads without a mayonnaise base in warm weather because mayonnaise can go rancid very quickly. A very unusual yet pleasing flavor sure to delight those with an adventurous culinary paleate.

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Variegated Yucca Ready to Bloom


Variegated Yucca Ready to Bloom

If you want to see several in bloom,
the cemetary across from the library
has them in bloom, their foliage is green.








Yucca take little to no water and are pest free.
The ends of their leaves are sharp so be careful.

Monday, May 25, 2026

CSA Basket This Week


CSA Basket This Week
Baby Carrots

Too many have given all for us to be free and I am grateful.

Caraflex Cabbage


Baby Beets


Cilantro


Kohlrabi


Baby Leaf Lettuce


Broccolini


Sugar Snap Pease

I've got my work cut out for me cooking these beauties.
I've made recipes I never would have tried utilizing all this produce.
Stay tuned for some of those recipes.
 Participating in CSA - Community Supported Agriculture
All produce was grown at Levity Farms right here in Blairsville, GA