Cookin with jersusalem artichokes and some market pics....

So this year was the first time we planted Jerusalem Artichokes....

Here they are stuffed on the side of the house.  We had to tie them up because they kept falling over. 

They have also been a nice addition to cut flowers we sell at the market.

Here they are all scrubbed up.  Most recipes say to peel them but I read a couple places that said that wasn't necessary so I just made sure they were really clean and chopped them up.  As you can imagine they are really hard to peel so this is a big time saver.  I had never cooked with them before so I just kind of winged it.

Ta da!  Jerusalem Artichokes sauteed with chard, garlic, walnuts, sage, and olive oil!  The artichokes have a nice smokey flavor and they have the same texture as a water chestnut.  Very very good.  We will be growing LOTS more of these next year.

Also the market is booming.  Lots of people and produce, it has been a lot of fun.  I wanted to get some pictures since things will be winding down here soon.

Looks like Black Opal Basil?  I do know the flowers are edible and really nice on a salad.

Heirloom maters....

Tiny little peppers....

Look at those cute little baskets...awww....

Flowers that look like brains (lol!)....

It should be mentioned that none of this stuff is mine.  I have 2 whole eggplants and 2 rotted ones on my plants..haha oh well maybe next year.