Jeff is taking on a big project this time by planning the beds and he has ordered seeds and a light tray to start everything at the time it is supposed to be:
But we have had a very interesting crop this week, from a Christmas present that Jeff gave me: a box of dirt. Well it is a special box because it has the right mix of ingredients (just add water and wait) to grow mushrooms.
Here is the first crop, almost ready to go.
I picked our first batch on a Saturday and a second batch on a Monday, so we had two delicious meals (our favorite way to prepare portobello mushrooms):
First, they marinate in a garlic/oil/balsamic vinegar mixture for an hour:
Then they grill (we stayed indoors this time and just used a stovetop griddle)
Some plum tomatoes too,
And then it goes on a toasted roll spread with ricotta, salt and pepper, a little more oil and vinegar and a few baby greens. Better than a burger, it really is. I know, "adventure" is maybe a bit of an exaggeration, but it is kind of fun. We are supposed to get a harvest every two weeks for a couple of months if only I can remember to keep the soil damp. I am very neglectful of my houseplants . . .
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