We have lots of excitement to report, but the sun is finally shining and there are lawns to be mowed, dogs to be walked, Black Locust blossoms to be gathered, and gardens to plant -- so brevity is warranted. We've spent this week marveling at the long, slow blooms of spring flowers and some of our showiest trees, the Black Locust. These beautiful white blooms are edible and delicious, with a flavor that I've taken to describing as "Jasmine Peas." They're featured in our salad this week, and as a garnish on some of our desserts, and we hope to preserve this ephemeral flavor in syrup for use in beverages and desserts as the season wears on.
Thanks, as always, to you and to our farmers and providers.
Rice and Beanly Yours,
The Macro Mamas
|| Menu for Saturday, June 3, 2017 ||
Multigrain Pilaf with Amonds
Savory Summer Baked Beans with Wild Leeks
Roasted Hakurei Turnips & Rutabagas with Creamy Lemon-Dill Sauce
Steamed Asparagus with Fresh Herb Gremolata
Sautéed Collards & Turnip Greens with Smoky Eggplant Sauce
Pickled Beets
Field Greens with Lemon Poppyseed Dressing
|| Desserts ||
Salted Chocolate Almond Tart
Rhubarb, Strawberry, & Apple Crisp GF)
Heavenly Tapioca (GF)
Cardamom Orange Chocolate Mousse (GF)
Strawberry-Rhubarb Pudding Cake
Walnut Fig Bars (GF)
Carrot Cupcakes
Coconut Lime Sandies (GF)
Almond Cookies (GF)
Cashew Truffles (GF)
Black Sesame Chocolate Chip Cookies