November 18, 2006

Last weekend, I made an incredible discovery at the Gorzynski Farm stand. I picked up a bunch of greens that I thought was a collection of mixed kales: some leaves were flat: green with red spots and deep maroon, others were curly: light green and green with red spots.

Much to my surprise, I learned that all four leaf types were from the same head of the same mustard green plant. Mr. Gorzynski cross-bred it himself and calls it "Red Beard". It can be used raw, braised and sauteed. It tastes like a dark leafy green with an incredibly sharp mustard flavor with an underlying horseradish bite.

FANTASTIC!!!!