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A few folks have asked so here it is:  a view of the black radish next to the more commonly seen red radishes.  I picked up my first one simply as something new to photograph.  I had no idea how it would taste or how to prepare it.  When I mentioned this to a friend of Russian ancestry, she shared some of her family’s recipes.  Tastes a little bitter but the carrots and red onion add sweetness.  Very high in Vitamin C and full of other good stuff.  Just what’s needed as we await the next snowstorm. 😉

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black radish salad

1 medium size black radish, peeled and grated

1 large carrot, peeled and grated

1/4 cup or so of finely chopped red onion

a little chopped fresh parsley

Toss all ingredients in bowl with a little olive oil, squeeze of lemon juice, black pepper and pinch of salt.  Cover and place in refrigerator to marinate for a bit.  Serve alongside saucers of sliced toasted bread that have been lightly rubbed with garlic, sliced red tomatoes and homemade aioli dressing.  Smoked salmon on the side wasn’t bad either. 😉

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