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Red Radish, Organic
Red radishes are a versatile ingredient that can be sliced, diced, or chopped into an assortment of filling meals.
Thorpe's Organic Family Farm
First-generation farmers, Mike and Gayle Thorpe, purchased the 2,300 acre farm on Route 78 in East Aurora, NY about 40 years ago when it was the site of a gravel mine and dairy. The family also owns a citrus grove in central Florida which produces citrus fruit, strawberries and melons they ship up north, and FreshFix delivers, when the ground is still frozen in Western New York.The Thorpes' six children - Naomi, Jeremiah, Abraham, Elijah, Abigail, and Hannah - also lend a hand on the certified organic farms. “Growing up we all helped but were encouraged to explore other career options. The farm was always my passion,” says Naomi Thorpe, who manages operations and sales.
The list of certified organic fruits and vegetables grown at Thorpes numbers in the hundreds and includes corn, greens, peppers, tomatoes and u-pick berries. They also grow grains such as organic oats, soybeans and hay for livestock. The farm is home to pigs, chickens and cows, as well as horses, goats and geese.
The Thorpes converted the farm to all organic in the late 1990s when Gayle discovered she had an allergy to treated seeds. In order to achieve the certified organic distinction, they do not use any chemical pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, fertilizers, or genetically modified organisms. In turn, this increases the soil's health allowing plants to thrive and produce food that is often more nutritionally dense than conventionally grown fruits and vegetables.
“Seeing how much my parents loved farming inspired me to stay and work here,” Naomi Thorpe says. She adds, “growing a healthy, beautiful product for customers keeps me coming back.”
To preserve your radishes, trim them to remove their roots and leaves. When storing, do not wash until ready to consume, too much extra moisture will cause your radishes to spoil faster. Then place radishes in a paper towel and put them in a plastic storage bag. Be sure to remove all the air, seal, and place in crisper drawer of the refrigerator. This will allow your radishes to last for up to two weeks.
FreshFix Tip: You can store roots and leaves in a plastic bag with a paper towel and place in the crisper drawer too. To save prep time you can wash, and store cut radishes the same way as the above but, they will only last for a couple of days when preserving this way.
OTHER Cooking Ideas:
- Grilled, sautéed or oven-roasted with a little olive oil and a sprinkle of salt.
- Pickled or sliced thin on top of a spicy taco.
- Inside a whole wheat veggie wrap with greens, carrots, herbs, cheese, avocado or other favorite veggies.
- Mixed into coleslaw or tuna salad for a crunchy kick.
- Made into a dip! Blend minced garlic and radishes with cream cheese. Serve chilled with carrot sticks, celery, broccoli, or other veggies.
- Dip them! Slice radishes in half and dip into ricotta cheese for a healthy snack.
- Toss the green tops into salads, soups, stews and curries in place of other greens.
- Raw, thinly sliced with a drizzle of olive oil and sprinkled with salt.
Red radishes are a fantastic source of fiber that can aid with digestion. Also, their vitamin C content can help with reducing inflammation. Lastly, the roots are edible and contain potassium, calcium, magnesium, folate, copper, zinc, and vitamins E, K, and B. So, when preparing your meals, be sure to incorporate the roots as much as possible so you do not miss out on all of the nutrient benefits.
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