This richly pigmented leafy wonder is called Shiso
Shiso is Japanese
In Korea they call it Ghatnip
it is a cross between mint and basil
it smells absolutely heavenly
I have been adding it to my salad-centric evening meals
I am very drawn to it’s color and rugged texture
Nanam at Epiphany Farms introduced me
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photograph by karen hanrahan
This exquisite pepper is from my garden!!
Photo by Karen Hanrahan
I marinated raw generic kale from my farmers market ( Tom and Angie from Ackerman Farms ) with this garden hot pepper sliced, 2 T Olive Oil, 2 T of cider Vinegar, 2 T of Tamari and 1 clove of fresh garlic. Marinate over night. Eat like a salad. I added shredded raw carrot and sunflower seeds!! It’s positively delicious!
Thanks Jody for the recipe !