With a generous dollop of sour cream and freshly ground pepper! Deborah Madison is the bomb, or rather, the bombess (?). Seriously, if you don’t have Vegetable Soups from Deborah Madison’s Kitchen, please buy it. We swear that just as we navigate towards deep reds at the liquor store, you’ll no doubt find your fingersContinue reading “My friend Deb and her wonderful Cabbage Soup”
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Wild Fermentation: Sauerkraut and Sour Pickles
As of August 8th, five quarts of sauerkraut have been residing in our fridge.That makes us so happy! Did you know that members of the Brassicaceae family like cabbage, brussel sprouts, and kale are cancer-fighting? Further, a study in Finland found that fermented cabbage may be even better at warding off cancer. We decided againstContinue reading “Wild Fermentation: Sauerkraut and Sour Pickles”
Mouth-watering kraut: step one
Franklin (and the chickens) wanted to eat all our cabbage! Is it odd that I have a head-full of memories associated with sauerkraut of all things? Whether or not it’s strange, I get nostalgic for this nearly calorie-less, antioxidant-packed food. As a child, I absolutely loved sauerkraut-and-sausage night. My freshmen-year college roommate and I boughtContinue reading “Mouth-watering kraut: step one”
Very Late Christmas Additions: Chutney and Coleslaw
Even though I’m a bit late (like a month!), I still want to share our Christmas menu. We experimented with two traditional sides, and the results were delicious. I have to record the recipes so that I remember to make them again!The first: Fruity Coleslaw 6 cups green or savoy cabbage, thinly sliced2 cups redContinue reading “Very Late Christmas Additions: Chutney and Coleslaw”
Coleslaw with a Spicy Twist!
At this time of the year, it can be hard to create in-season, veggie-loaded dishes. It’s always a pleasure to discover some new tantalizing recipe involving winter produce as the season ends and spring begins. Last night, wanting to make something with the cabbage I still had left over from my CSA box, I foundContinue reading “Coleslaw with a Spicy Twist!”
The Poquette Zoo and Kitchen 