My garden is bursting with fresh, young, tender lettuce and I’m loving it! I planted several different varieties this year, including green and red leafy mixes, butter crunch and a head variety.
Fresh lettuce is beautiful in the garden and tasty at the table. It’s very low calorie with only about 10 calories per cup. It provides fiber, vitamins A (beta carotene) and C, and potassium. The darker the lettuce, the higher the beta carotene content.
Lettuce is so refreshing and light since it contains about 95% water. It can be easily dressed with a light creamy dressing or vinaigrette. Rinse fresh lettuce just before serving in cold water. Dry in a salad spinner and/or pat dry with a clean towel. Salad dressing clings better to dry leaves. Tear lettuce instead of cutting with a knife because cut edges may discolor quickly. Toss with your favorite dressing right before serving because fresh lettuce leaves wilt quickly after dressed.
Hope you all enjoy the light, fresh, tender taste of fresh garden lettuce this season.
Nutrition Blog Network
Jim
/ December 8, 2010Theresa, please consider setting up a “Farmers Market” category here on your blog. You could share some of the good pickins’ you get at your local farmers market.
Another site to consider in Supporting American Farmers would be “America’s Online Farmers Market” http://www.FromTheFarm.com because this is a place where American Farmers sell their goods online. The company is a grass roots movement where American consumers go direct online to the Farm and a food order is shipped direct to the consumer from the farm. On all orders the “Flavor” is guaranteed by the Farmer. You can get everything from Sushi grade wild caught Salmon to Candy Apple Banana’s from Hawaii. Each item has the Farmers story, you can meet him and get to know him. Great way to send gifts to clients, loved ones or just enjoy true freshnessn from American Farms. The business model allows farmers to sell their goods direct to consumers, and bring back 20-30% more money to the farm, and build back trust in the flavor of American Grown goods. Our parents and grandparents once had their eggs and milk delivered to their door, they either grew or knew who grew their food.
It is all about reconnecting the farmer and consumer. If you are a farmer who wants to get involved you can contact Derrell Kelso Jr. Owner of http://www.FromTheFarm.com and a 5th Generation Farmer