Date: June 28th 2010

Henry just called to say that the carrots can wait until next week, but the lettuce can't. So expect two big beautiful heads of lettuce for your Fourth salads.

Also, Henry has noticed a lot of Japanese Turnips being orphaned on the share table, and urges you to try them this week.  They really shouldn't be called turnips at all, since turnips have bad connotations for some folks.  So let's say this is the week to try the Crisp Japanese Root Vegetable.  The gleaming white flesh can be eaten raw or cooked.  Raw, it is dense, but not woody or tough.  It is fresh-tasting and sweet, with no bitterness at all. Try it in a lettuce salad instead of radishes:

LETTUCE SALAD with CRISP JAPANESE ROOT VEGETABLE
Japanese turnips, peeled and trimmed, cut into batons or diced
Lettuce, washed and spun dry, and torn into pieces
Candied nuts and raisins or craisins (optional)
Toss the lettuce and turnips with your favorite dressing.  Sprinkle with nuts and raisins if you like.