Hon Tsai Tai is a striking Asian green with a tender texture and a wonderful blend of sweet and mildly spicy flavors, often compared to mustard or broccoli. Its graceful purplish stems are adorned with delicate green leaves and accented by sweet, edible yellow flowers that make a vivid garnish. This vegetable is not just about beauty; it is also versatile in the kitchen. Perfect for adding a pop of color and a burst of flavor to salads, Hon Tsai Tai can also be lightly sautéed or stir-fried, maintaining its crispness. The stems, leaves, and flowers all offer a delightful eating experience, whether cooked or raw, and add both visual appeal and a nutritious punch, being a source of vitamins A and C, calcium, and iron.
Just a few minutes down the road from the Fresh Harvest office and warehouse, there's a small piece of property on a pond in the woods. Farmer Cody Burnett faithfully manages the cultivation of this land with his team of farmhands from the Clarkston community. Together they plant and harvest an inordinate amount of organically grown produce, both for Fresh Harvest customers and for the Share the Harvest Market in Clarkston. Growing culturally relevant food for refugees from around the world means that the Fresh Harvest Garden looks a bit different than most Georgia farms, and we wouldn't have it any other way.
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