In the Ag History Museum at the County Fairgrounds here in Watsonville there is a picture of our home ranch back in its heyday as a grade-A milk dairy, probably from sometime in the 1940’s. Continue reading »
Although called Spanish Radish, these are well-liked in places like Russia where the winters are harsh and the ground is cold. These radishes store really well if kept cold. The recipe takes its inspiration from Russian cuisine. This salad would be a nice accompaniment to gravlax, borscht, or braised beef.
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A variant of Poppyseed Dressing, this one uses a small amount of cream to give a silky texture. This dressing goes well with assertive flavors such as the salad of Mustard Greens and Roasted Red Beets. The sweetness of the orange and the small amount of cream tames ands contrasts nicely with the sharpness of the mustard and earthiness of the beets. If you don’t have poppyseeds, the dressing is still good without them. You could try a little celery seed (just a little!) or some powdered coriander seed.
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