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Effigy
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Posted: 11 August 2013 at 17:48 |
This is new to me, I have been offered some cardoon plants.
How would I prepare it if I decide to go ahead and grow them?
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Do you like bitter as a flavor? If not, don't even bother. Cardoon is incredibly bitter; more so, even, than endive.
If you go for it, keep in mind that the stalks must be blanched. There are several ways of accomplishing this. For instance, you can gather the stalks and tie them at their tips, then wrap with newspaper. Commercial growers, nowadays, tie them off, then slip a section of PVC pipe over them. BTW, I tried that the first time, this year, with my leeks and it works like a charm. As much white as you wish, and none of the dirt that comes from hilling. When you're ready to cook the cardoon, you have to peel it, because the outside is very stringy---like old-fashioned celery, only more so. Keep in mind, too, that the plants are very bushy. They can grow four feet tall, and take up that much horizontal space as well. So give them some room. |
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One other thing, Anne, to slip in your back pocked. While the search engine here at FotW isn't the best (there's an understatement for you), it's a good place to start.
We had a conversation about cardoon last year, for instance, which you can find here: http://www.foodsoftheworld.activeboards.net/seed-catalogs_topic2947.html?KW=cardoon |
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Effigy
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No cardoon then; big, need work and taste bad, why would I do that to myself?
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Margi Cintrano
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Anne. If you look in the Iberian Section; you shall find my magnificant Navarran Cardoon chowder. Navarran cardoon is the furtherest thing from bitter. I totally disagree with the aforementioned.
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Effigy
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Now I am confused Margi - Every recipe of yours that I have tried has been divine, so I will trust you. I will put a few Cardoon in the same patch as the Kale. I love these: Kale Chips Ingredients
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Margi Cintrano
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Anne. Firstly; Navarra's Wild Cardoon was utilised by The Romans for it health benefits. There are 2 varieties ; the spring green & the magenta & white. As you know the thick threads on exterior stalks must be peeled from verticle position. Top to bottom. A Basque Chef told me to soak with pinch of sugar before slow simmering. Believe me; worth labor. The chowder recipe I prepare is either in Iberia or Vegetables. I make it with almonds ... When your stalks grow and are ready we can chat before u prepare. It only grows in Navarra from November through February. It is my favorite ! Thank you for Kale Chips recipe. Sounds marvelous. I love most green veggies. I believe a photo of cardoon soup is posted. I am in NYC not Madrid on holiday .. And must get some rest. Hasta luego. Until later. Thank you for compliment.
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