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.
New food of the week: Pomelo! Like a grapefruit but much sweeter. What new food are you trying this week??
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katewilson I tried purslane for the first time when it was in season!
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sugardetoxme Welcome to the community @brittanymbarton !! I had a Pepino Melon for the first time about a week ago. It's like a a cross between a cucumber and melon. A little on the pricey side but great!
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DietID_TeamDietitians @mrscorco this is like your challenge! I love pomelo. This isn't a totally new food but a new combo - I tried pumpkin yogurt today and it tasted like pie... But not a ton of sugar. Highly recommend it