It’s the invasion of the Purple Potatoes-run for your life!
Just kidding.
I love brightly colored vegetables. Being an information hound and an avid gardener, I usually know about unique vegetables long before they become mainstream.
Beets,
Chartreuse Romanesco Broccoli,
Carrots (did you know that originally carrots were purple, red and white?),
http://www.carrotmuseum.co.uk/history.html
Swiss Chard,
Cauliflower,
http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/948239/oven-roasted-curried-cauliflower-recipe
Peppers,
Radishes,
and potatoes (this is the bag from Trader Joe’s),
Purple potatoes,
and I couldn’t resist a picture of purple gnocchi!
http://www.tastespotting.com/tag/potato+gnocchi
And there are so many others. Some I have grown, some I have the seeds to grow and most of them I eat when I can. Looking at these pictures has made me anxious to start my garden.
What kind of unique vegetable, fruit do you like?
Fun, fun, fun! Heirloom tomatoes also come in a rainbow of colors!
Hi Lady!
How are you doing? I grew some of those this year, Yellow Pear, Black Krim and Mr. Stripey! YUMMY
Doing fine!
I’m always impressed. You really are a jack-of-all-trades!
Ahh, thank you. I’m not sure if it is a blessing or a curse, but that’s me.
By the way – a long time ago I mentioned this place and I keep meaning to get the site to you: http://www.tintagelbythesea.com/
If you ever have a chance to stay there – it is to DIE FOR. Just bear in mind it is 57 steps from where you park to the top floor.
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Thank you so much for thinking of me! Bandon is one of our very favorite beaches. (You probably knew that.) No problem… I usually take the steps in hotels, etc.
Yeah, I think that’s why I wanted to share the link. I haven’t been there in years, but think of it often. Hmmmm, maybe it’s time for a road trip!
What do we “call” these days (instead of shotgun…)?
oh, no, you lost me on that one?
When someone is going for a ride in the car (or on a road trip), they yell “Shotgun!” to claim the front window seat.
Oh yea, duh. Well, you yelled shotgun first – so that would be you! (Besides the dog gets the entire back seat!)
Your vegetables revealed an unknown world to me….
You’re awesome,KK…
It dawned on me while I was writing the post and gathering pictures that the fruits and vegetables I take for granted as being common/normal to me – may not be to others. I would love to see pictures of other types of fruits and vegetables.
I thought the same when I visited Venezuela , not long ago…..
Here in Italy we only have ordinary vegetables and fruit , or, at least ,they have already been photographed …..and published!
You are probably right! Do you grow any vegetables? Oh, check your in-box for an e-mail from me!
Really? I’llgo and check…..
No, I don’t grow any….. ….Actually,justsage,rosemary,basil,parsley,thyme peppermint…………..
That counts. When I lived in San Francisco, I had access to a fire escape. So I would plant my vegetable in flower pots. It would be a mix of lettuce, green beans, peas, herbs and some other things. I have some pictures that I can try to copy and put in a post. It’s a bit late and I am having trouble staying awake! So, I will talk to you later.
The cauliflowers are cool
Aren’t they! I just LOVE the shape of the broccoli!
Yeah, that was awesome too