How do I make my salads less lame? [more inside]
posted by jason's_planet on Nov 17, 2009 - 65 answers

I have a loose vegetarian stew recipe that I have made up that is wonderful in the sense that it is flexible and quick. It does have one constant, in that it has a tomato base. What can I sub the tomato content with? [more inside]
posted by piratebowling on Nov 9, 2009 - 21 answers

Friends are coming to dinner and I'm relishing the challenge of finding a recipe that will satisfy the picky eater who doesn't like any vegetables. Can you help? [more inside]
posted by Busy Old Fool on Nov 3, 2009 - 37 answers

What's the laziest way to eat enough vegetables? Preferably also at the nexus of tasty/palatable and cheap. Easy includes not having to worry about wilting, minimal preparation (washing, chopping, etc) and clean up, maximum portability. [more inside]
posted by Salamandrous on Aug 27, 2009 - 49 answers

I'm looking for poems about food, especially fruits and vegetables. [more inside]
posted by bubukaba on Jun 26, 2009 - 22 answers

Recently, after eating raw sugar snap peas, I've been getting tender spots on my lips and my throat gets dry and slightly sore. It goes away after a half hour or so. What is this? An allergy?
posted by downing street memo on Jun 24, 2009 - 10 answers

I joined a CSA program for the summer and or first pickup has so much lettuce I don't think I cold possibly eat it all this week. What can I do with it besides make salads and put it in sandwiches? Preserving counts! I just don't want to waste anything.
posted by mkb on Jun 15, 2009 - 19 answers

I found some tomato plants growing wild in my back yard in February. I transplanted them to a safer location, and now one of them is about five feet tall (and going). Help me identify the tomato variety? [more inside]
posted by jabberjaw on May 29, 2009 - 9 answers

Summer time is here and my grill has been cleaned and is ready for use. I need some summer grilling recipes and ideas. Hurry, the grill is hot! [more inside]
posted by boots77 on May 7, 2009 - 22 answers

Is heat-treated kiln-dried lumber safe for a raised planter box that may house vegetables? [more inside]
posted by thinds66 on Apr 29, 2009 - 5 answers

TexasvegetableGardenFilter: Ok..So i decided to build a garden box and i need help with what i should and shouldnt plant. I built a 3x8 garden box and is about a 1 1/2 ft deep, and would like to grow organic vegetables, what can i plant this weekend? I was hoping to grow a salsa garden..Onions, Tomatoes, Jalepenos, etc..What else?? How many plants is it capable of housing? Spacing between plants?? Never done this before and im really excited just need some advice to get started. Thanks!!! I live in Dallas, Tx.
posted by lateriser on Apr 29, 2009 - 8 answers

Help a first-time vegetable gardener strategize what to grow versus what to keep buying at the farmers' market. [more inside]
posted by Rykey on Apr 14, 2009 - 24 answers

Food Question(s) -- Avocados / Pinto Beans / Brown Rice / Bananas / Kumquats / Mangoes / Olive Oil / Balsamic Vinegar / Eggs w/r/t organic or not, etc and etc [more inside]
posted by dancestoblue on Apr 6, 2009 - 23 answers

Vegetable gardener living in SoCal (zone 9) wants to try growing black-eyed peas (cowpeas) in big raised beds in the backyard this summer. Problem: being Yankee-born and raised, I have never grown, eaten, nor even seen black-eyed peas before, on the vine or off. Suggestions for backyard-worthy varieties, gardening tips, companion planting possibilities, and authentic recipes desired.
posted by Asparagirl on Apr 2, 2009 - 12 answers

GreenThumbFilter: I'd like to start a garden in my backyard to grow some veggies and herbs and stuff -- like the Obamas' garden, but obviously at a lot smaller scale. How do I do this? [more inside]
posted by lockestockbarrel on Mar 21, 2009 - 17 answers

What can I forage (for)? [more inside]
posted by mudpuppie on Feb 24, 2009 - 13 answers

Is it safe to buy fresh vegetables at the Asian grocery store? [more inside]
posted by roaring beast on Jan 29, 2009 - 52 answers

I just bought home an enormous head of broccoflower. How should I prepare it? [more inside]
posted by libraryhead on Jan 23, 2009 - 15 answers

I'm going to make a pot of chili tomorrow. Besides the usual kidney beans, tomato schtuff, burger and trinity, what do you like to put in yours to liven things up? [more inside]
posted by netbros on Jan 22, 2009 - 79 answers

CSA recommendation in Chapel Hill/Carrboro/Durham, NC? [more inside]
posted by amtho on Jan 11, 2009 - 7 answers

Give me your best sweet potato recipes! [more inside]
posted by arianell on Jan 7, 2009 - 39 answers

My husband used old grey water (daughter's bath water, a few days old) to water potted capsicum/pepper plants (with fruit) and tomato plants (not yet fruiting) and then came down with vomitting that night. I hope it is only a gastro-intestinal virus. It is clear that the grey water was old, and he should not have used it. That's not the question. My question is this: Do we have to cook all the fruit that are currently on the plants, even if they need a few more weeks to ripen? Say I pick all the fruit off now, then what about subsequent fruit? I was hoping to keep these pepper plants for a few years and we do like to eat the tomatoes and peppers raw in salads.
posted by Tsisqua47 on Jan 6, 2009 - 26 answers

How can I test my family's garden vegetables for nutrition/toxins? [more inside]
posted by gensubuser on Nov 15, 2008 - 7 answers

Help me jazz up my roasted vegetables! [more inside]
posted by craichead on Nov 13, 2008 - 35 answers

How can I learn to select produce at the store? [more inside]
posted by k7lim on Oct 24, 2008 - 13 answers

Is there a site out there that has simple, easy to read diagrams on hot to cut different vegetables properly?
posted by AzzaMcKazza on Oct 18, 2008 - 4 answers

Safeway: regular brands and house brands out the wazoo. It says organic, but is it? [more inside]
posted by biwa-shu on Oct 11, 2008 - 11 answers

What winter vegetables can I grow in pots in a warm climate? [more inside]
posted by exceptinsects on Sep 27, 2008 - 5 answers

What vegetables, fruits, fish and animals would be recommended for a self-sufficient survival farm? [more inside]
posted by netbros on Jul 7, 2008 - 26 answers

I’m growing garlic and onions for the first time in my new home. Can I harvest the greens from these plants while they’re growing without harming the bulbs? I’m in a colder climate that is very hot in the summer – Winnipeg. [more inside]
posted by Jupiter Jones on Jun 12, 2008 - 11 answers

I've just figured out how to use my gas grill to smoke things. It's really working well. Any ideas or suggestions about great things to smoke? Meat, veggies, cheese? Different woods? Recipes? [more inside]
posted by snsranch on Jun 6, 2008 - 18 answers

What edibles should we plant in the garden? Parameters: inexperienced gardeners, Toronto, raccoons and squirrels will be present, items that are exciting/educational for four-year-olds, and it's a plot in a community garden that we probably won't visit every day. [more inside]
posted by winston on May 12, 2008 - 22 answers

I just got a juicer. Now what should I put in it? [more inside]
posted by raztaj on May 5, 2008 - 19 answers

We've got a tiny patch of dirt in our back yard and want to grow edible stuff. We're not that serious, just mostly goofing off. What could we grow out there using existing foodstuffs? By that, I mean, we want to grow green onions, for example. Can we just grab a few green onions from the fridge, cut off the bottom, and plant those? Are there any other simple-to-grow foodstuffs we should consider? We're in Southern California, but the patch of dirt only gets direct sunlight maybe 1-2 hours a day.
posted by edjusted on Apr 27, 2008 - 22 answers

Does anyone have great recipes that can use up a massive bag of vegetables? I am hoping I will end up with one or two dishes, preferably that I can then portion up and freeze. [more inside]
posted by arha on Apr 12, 2008 - 17 answers

Is there anything I can do to prevent rats from nesting under my rose bush? [more inside]
posted by LizardOfDoom on Apr 2, 2008 - 9 answers

What should I do with a pot-full of drained, boiled vegetables used to make veggie stock? We're talking about potatoes, onions, carrots, celery, and garlic. Eating them with salt is nice, but a little boring...
posted by TheNewWazoo on Mar 19, 2008 - 11 answers

I made a big pan of broth and it's bitter. How do I correct it? [more inside]
posted by johnofjack on Mar 8, 2008 - 26 answers

A friend of mine is looking to get back into eating healthier and asked me to pose this question to the hive mind: after about 15 years of very low vegetable intake, how safe is this switch to his health when he is already experiencing some health difficulties? His full explanation and [more inside]
posted by idleminded on Mar 2, 2008 - 12 answers

One serving of lentils has only ~120 calories, 0 grams of fat, 10g of protein (20% of daily recommended amount), and 11g of fiber (44% of daily recommended amount). What are other superfoods with similarly high levels of protein and fiber, and low levels of carbs, fat, and calories?
posted by HotPatatta on Jan 11, 2008 - 18 answers

Anyone know the title of and where I could locate a claymation film from the early '90's about vegetables living in a communist or totalitarian regime? [more inside]
posted by 8699oriel on Jan 5, 2008 - 6 answers

Which cruciferous vegetables should I eat? [more inside]
posted by Kwantsar on Dec 7, 2007 - 34 answers

Does the Sneaky Veggies tactic work for adults? I'm a big time picky eater. [more inside]
posted by Danila on Oct 25, 2007 - 35 answers

Living in Ottawa, how can I get a hold of some powdered vegetables? [more inside]
posted by Nish ton on Oct 9, 2007 - 5 answers

Tomato Filter - As a kid I used to get fresh hand-squeezed tomato juice. It was heavenly. (I lived in a 3rd world country, where vegetables didn't taste like cardboard.) Where can I get very ripe (even if some are close to rotting) tomatoes for cheap or relatively cheap in the S.E. Michigan area? Organic or home-grown would be a definite plus, but I'll take what I can get...
posted by parma on Oct 2, 2007 - 6 answers

What is the most energy efficient form of flesh to eat? [more inside]
posted by twine42 on Sep 19, 2007 - 38 answers

(GF hijacking acct) There are a few threads on here about how to keep vegetables lasting longer. I really want to try the easy, no hassle green bags or magic disks or eggs. But which of these are best? [more inside]
posted by redhotchips on Sep 11, 2007 - 6 answers

I am looking for hyper-realistic photographs, paintings or prints of fruits and vegetables. I'm looking for vibrant colors; even high gloss would be great. Can you point me toward the Chuck Close of produce?
posted by B-squared on Jul 10, 2007 - 9 answers

Help cure me of being a picky eater. [more inside]
posted by papakwanz on Jul 5, 2007 - 32 answers

Are there alternatives to eating vegetables? [more inside]
posted by stlboi on Jul 5, 2007 - 59 answers