Pickled Curried Cauliflower (16 oz Jar) Mystery Thursday

Lemongrass is a culinary herb, often used in Thai food and hot teas. It is used both fresh and dried, and imparts a lemony flavor to dishes. Some studies have shown that Lemongrass tea seems to provide antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and infection-preventing benefits.

Beautiful mixed greens wreaths from Rancho Elias (our neighbor). About 18 inches across.

These are the popular variety of avocado with the dark bumpy skin and creamy green flesh, high in the rich healthy oils that make it so deliciously flavorful. Use in guacamole, put on toast, or just eat straight. Avocados mature on the tree but are not ready to eat until they soften off the tree.

Vine ripened, full flavored, dry farmed Early Girl tomatoes.

A very healthful green to eat when cooked, nettles have a long history of medicinal uses, including treatment of muscle and joint pain. Makes a great 'tisane' (herb tea) -- bright, herbaceous, delicious. They should be handled with care (wear gloves!) when fresh but take very little cooking to shed the sting.