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Red Radish Pickles

Tuesday, July 15th, 2008

Here is my red radish pickles recipe. You can mix the radishes with summer baby Kirby cucumber and/or baby eggplant. After 1 to 2 days of waiting – depending on the size of the vegetables that you are using; smaller vegetables are pickled in a shorter period than the larger ones – they are ready to eat.

These pickles area healthy, delicious snack anytime of the day. 

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Radishes in Union Square

Saturday, June 14th, 2008

Crisp, small and colorful radishes are abundant starting the 
beginning of summer at the Union Square Green Market here in New York City.  “What do you do with them?”

I have often been asked when I am  sorting through the bunches for my purchase. After taking them back 
to my kitchen I thoroughly rinse them in a large bowl of cold tap water, changing the water several times.

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