Archives for August 22, 2010

Their name?

Dragon Tongue Beans.

Sounds like something Harry would eat at Hogwarts. And these beans sure are magical. They are so tender and delicious. The colorful pods are great when eaten raw. They have a satisfying crunch and are juicy and sweet. YUM! Zan has been growing them in his garden all summer and I’ve been eating them by the handful. They are supposedly locally grown in California, but have been producing just fine here in Massachusetts.

Have you ever had these beans?

Another delicious item in the garden:

Dragon’s Eggs. They look like eggs, but they’re really cucumbers! A heirloom crop that is most rare and unique. Cool and crisp I’ve been eating these “eggs” like apples. Even better, they don’t have a pit.

Summer vegetables! YAY!