Our neighbor just had a friend come to visit from the outer islands who brought with him lots of veggies and fruits. He shared some of the bounty with us.
We could figure out the limes, lichees and eggplants but the bitter melon is something we don't usually cook. We finally figured out the last veggie (round, brown root) which must be jicamas. (Our neighbor called it Chinese taro.) I remember my Venezuelan friend, Daisy making us a salad with jicama. It had a sort of water chestnut consistency and flavor. I'm going to use it tonight in a salad to serve my brother, nephews and niece-in-law. This will be interesting.
Now... those bitter melons.... hmmmmm.....
How nice to have neighbors who share...
ReplyDeleteWoo! Neighbours with gardens are wonderful--congratulations on the gifts. Good luck with the bitter melons; sounds like a job for cooks.com or the library?
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to having a garden again. It's hard work sometimes but at this time of the year, soooo worth it.
Oh my goodness, home grown and fresh veggies, yum! Never had Bitter Melons before, or the Jicama. I will be interested in what you think of them.
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice surprise!
ReplyDeletesounds fun. I like jicama just for a snack, cut into pieces-it's so tasty and crunchy-enjoy your friend's harvest and company for dinner. You sure entertain a lot...
ReplyDeleteHave fun with your fresh vegies. Reminds me the next batch of cucumbers and zucchini probably need to go to the neighbors.
ReplyDeleteYes, Kahuku corn, local mangoes, and especially apple bananas! The bounty of Hawaii.
ReplyDeleteAloha, Kay
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Lovely neighbors like yours are a rare and wonderful blessing. The veggies look so inviting, I know they're going to taste yummy. I look forward to hearing how the salad goes over, if anyone has particular comments about the new addition. There is nothing quite like home-grown vegetables.
ReplyDeleteYou did a nice job on the photo, as usual.
Oh we have very similar neighbours Kay and are currently overwhelmed to the point of giving it away ourselves LOL!
ReplyDeleteI´ve never heard of bitter melons. What did you use them for? I love fresh veggies from the garden. What a nice neighbor!
ReplyDeleteThe jicama was very tasty in a salad with noodles, nappa cabbage, chicken chunks, fish cakes, taegu (Korean spicy fish thing). Everybody seemed to enjoy it. We haven't done anything with the bitter melons yet. I'm leaving that to my mother. I have no idea what to do with it.
ReplyDeleteOh what a nice neighbour. jicama - I have never heard of it. I will be interested to know what you do with this Kay. Let us know.
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