1. Some seedlings that died.
2. Some seedlings that I hope are surviving.
3. Pickled radishes of three kinds. (Asian-inspired, Mexican-inspired, and peppery)
There are so many radishes that the Fowlers passed a long a recipe from the Vasquez' who braised there. Whodathunk that braised radishes could be so yummy? Since Hannah V's recipe called for chicken broth, and we don't eat meat, I tried some alternate recipes. Here's my recipe and below that is Hannah's. It was lovely to enjoy the delicious dish with a drink I love. That has it's own little vignette, so read below for a favorite way to sip vino.
1 T Olive oil, preferably as extra-virgin and unfiltered as possible.
1 T real butter, not that agnostic "I can't believe..." stuff
2 C radishes, sliced or julienned
3 shallots, sliced thinly
1/2 t caraway seed, preferably ground.
1/4 Veggie bouillon
2T dry red wine
1T agave or honey
1 C water
Smoked salt or sea salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
Saute shallots and radishes in olive oil and butter, until softened.Toss in caraway seed, wine, honey, then add water and bouillon. Cook for about 10 minutes and put on salt and pepper to taste. I happen to have Cherrywood smoked sea salt and smoked black peppercorns.
Hannah's recipes is
2T Butter
2 bunches of radishes, sliced
1-2 shallots, sliced thinly
1 1/2 C chicken broth
2T Sugar
salt and pepper to taste.
Combine all and bring to boil under cover. Uncover and reduce heat to medium for 10 minutes.
A few years ago, I started making a red wine cocktail and couldn't find a name or recipe for it. Then, watching 30 Rock a few seasons ago, Jack D walks in on an insecure colleague and asks him what he is drinking? He couldn't remember the name either but thought it was called "An Old-Fashioned." I've googled this and can't find it. Maybe it's like a pink rabbit.
2 ounces dry red wine
4 ounces diet tonic water
1 T kalamata olive brine with 2-3 olives.
Mix and drink.
Sometimes I grind smoked pepper or splash with Bitters. So, yeah. Now I'm part of the joke Tina Fey.
Together I had a lovely meal. There is nothing better than the variety a real garden brings. Now I have to clean the kitchen. Some of those asian radishes should wrapped in the fusion sushi we'll roll Sunday. I love to roll watermelon, cantelope, Thai Basil, Cilantro, mushrooms, mangos, cukes, asparagus, and I hope to incorporate smoky fried tofu with some of those, along with my famous spicy sweet potato-mayo.
