Jerusalem Artichokes or Sunchokes are the tuber of a sunflower.
"“New food of the week: Jerusalem Artichokes, as called Sunchokes Tastes like an artichoke with the texture of a rutabaga. They are actually the root of a…”"
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DietID_TeamDietitians 8yr Our friends at @diginn have been serving sunchoke on the menu for a while, and people loved it when they tried it, but probably wouldn't have picked it up at the market on their own. -
lauren 8yr Root of a sunflower? I had no idea! -
brittanymbarton 8yr yeah I was surprised to learn that too @lauren! -
brittanymbarton 8yr I think their popularity will continue to grow @Rachna.
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unconventionalbaker 8yr I've been growing my own for a few years now. A good low maintenance perennial 🌱 Tastes like a cross between a potato and mushrooms to me. The flowers are pretty too. I mainly grow mine as a deer feed though, to keep them away from the main garden. Maybe not a great choice for those with weak stomachs 😉😄 -
DietID_TeamDietitians 8yr Oh wow!! @unconventionalbaker you'll have to share a snap of this garden. Sounds magical!
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unconventionalbaker 8yr Will do once the snow is gone 👍🏻😊
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DietID_TeamDietitians 8yr Can't wait!
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palaknyc 8yr @brittanymbarton just posted a recipe for roasted chokes last week. So good. -
farm2freezer 8yr I'll have these for sale at Union sq greenmarket on 17th street. Berried Treasures Farm.
Gorgeous pears at the farmers market this weekend! What did you pick up? #localeatsproject
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"“Gorgeous pears at the farmers market this past weekend. What local food did you pick up?? #localeatsproject”"
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rachel I got some sweet potatoes, ready to be roasted!
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darkchocolatepeanutbutter I miss pears! Will definitely be hunting from some at Union Square.
New food of the week: Ugli Fruit! It's like a cross between an orange and a grapefruit.
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"“Trying out another new food this week: Ugli Fruit, tastes like a mix of orange and grapefruit. I found it at @foodcoop of course! #newfoods…”"
Best brunch places in NYC that focus on vegetables??
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"“Listen up brunch restaurants! I want to see more vegetables on your menu so I can have a breakfast like this. Eggs and veggies. #veggiesforbreakfast…”"
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DietID_TeamDietitians Veggie-focused brunch / breakfast places that do it right: Westville (if you're doing late breakfast) and Jack's Wife Freda has a shakshouka and a mediterranean breakfast on the menu.
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lauren Chalk Point Kitchen!
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sugardetoxme I'm now practically eating lunch for breakfast bc I want more and more greens in my tummy!
Local Eats Project recipe is here! I'm challenging everyone to make at least one meal per month with 100% local ingredients. How many meals can you make??
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"“New recipe just for you! One Pot Chicken with Pears and Turnips for the February edition of Local Eats Project! I'm always challenging you to eat…”"
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sugardetoxme Love this challenge! Thanks for posting. I feel as if I'm cheating bc I already do, but maybe I can go 5 days/week!
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Riki Love your idea !
Will give it a try.
How about you post this same challenge again in the warmer season ? (Soon to come:)
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brittanymbarton it's a never ending challenge @Riki so please join anytime!