Category Archives: Brassica

Scarlet Queen Turnip. It’s Not a Radish!

Written by Cristin on June 4th, 2010 — 4 Comments

My grade for naming red root vegetables at the Wednesday Boulder County Farmers’ Market = F. Well, maybe more like a C minus. Once I learned that Scarlet Queen Turnips are not radishes, I was able to identify the actual radishes on the table next to the turnips.
It’s the greens that should have been the [...]

I’m Back! With Baby Bok Choy.

Written by Cristin on May 27th, 2010 — 1 Comment

Maybe you saw the Denver hail storm on the national news yesterday.  Just when we thought we were frost-free, golf-ball sized hail pelted down from the sky, denting hoods and squashing tender vegetables plants trying to make their way in the world.  Thankfully my neighborhood in Denver wasn’t hit and my vegetable garden will live [...]

Purple Top Turnips. Not Just Animal Fodder.

Written by Cristin on February 18th, 2010 — 5 Comments

It took me awhile to find purple top turnip inspiration.  I sat, pen in hand, blank paper in front of me, and……nothing.  I tried saying “TURNIP” out loud, hoping that might awaken some hidden enthusiasm.  Googling for purple top turnips reveals that most of the turnips in the world are grown as forage for cattle.  [...]

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Cristin Kearns Couzens is a ‘non-practicing’ dentist who doesn't know much about vegetables and isn't ashamed to admit it. Wanting to eat healthier, yet overwhelmed by produce she'd never heard of at farmers' markets, Cristin began weekly forays into the often intimidating world of veggies. She hopes this blog will inspire fellow vegetable ignorami to give veggies a second look. She lives in Denver, CO and you can contact her at ckcouzens@gmail.com

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