Week 4: More Rhubarb

I spent most of last week biking to work. It was an exhausting jaunt each way, but well worth it. I'd say I'm forming a habit! I had to open every day last week (except Monday), so I was able to get out and enjoy the weather, until Saturday. We had crazy wind that day (go figure, we are in SD), so I opted to drive to work. Since I had to work that morning, I wasn't able to go to the Farmer's Market to pick up my produce, so I sent manfriend in my place. Needless to say, by the time my shift at work was over, I was thrilled to have my car so I could get home faster and find out just what he picked up that morning.

When I got home, I found another bunch of rhubarb, another single kohlrabi, a small bag of broccoli, another bunch of lettuce, another bunch of green onions, and another (cringe) bag of mint. Great. Broccoli, kohlrabi onion and lettuce: fine, awesome, I can do stuff with those. But the second round of rhubarb and the second bag of mint... I was intimidated, and a little disappointed to be honest.

Fortunately, I've been talking about this blog at work and sharing my food experiences with coworkers and patrons and all have been very supportive, enthusiastic and helpful. (Thank you, thank you to all! You have no idea how much more fun this is!) On Tuesday I was chatting with a patron and she was telling me about an amazing sauce she made this weekend, and when I inquired what was in it, she said rhubarb. Yay! Now I have something to try! She put it over a pork roast, and I think I'm going to try it over a pork loin on Sunday. (I know, I wanted to try to use all the produce BEFORE the next pick up, but I don't foresee any time to make it since tonight is Mojito-Rubbed Chicken Night). The sauce she described is super easy, but I haven't tried it yet, so once I have, I'll be sure to give you an update and a recipe.

For the mint, I mentioned that tonight is Mojito-Rubbed Chicken Night. A coworker knew that I was having a mint block and she passed on a recipe to me that I'm thrilled to try! It sounds super easy and really delicious, so I'll be sure to give an update about that, as well.

As far as the rest of the produce goes, it has been very useful in salads, on a sandwiches and as a side dish last night. (The broccoli was PHENOMENAL! I know, it's just broccoli, but it was really good and I really hope I get another bag of it soon!)

Sorry it has taken me so long to get this post up, and thank you for being patient. I'll get recipes to you all soon, I promise!

Have a delicious day!