Organic Markets this week

 I found some fresh, yummy different greens this week at Northey Street Markets. Collard greens are hard to find in Queensland but there they were at Northey Street Markets. Collard greens are vegetables that are members of the cabbage family and close relatives to kale. It's very important not to overcook collard greens. Like other cruciferous vegetables, overcooked collard greens will begin to smell sulfurous. To help collard greens cook more quickly, evenly slice the leaves into 2cm slices and the stems into 2 cm pieces. Let them sit for at least 5 minutes to bring out the health-promoting qualities and steam for 5 minutes. Serve with a dressing.

Collard Greens

Chicory was also available grown right there at Northey Street Farm itself. Best steamed or flash fried in a wok. This is a slightly bitter herb and we need much more bitter tastes in our day to day consumption of food. When we eat more bitter in our diet, we are less inclined to crave sweet flavours.

Chicory