Goji Leaves Pear Salad

Goji (wolfberries) leaves is expensive, seasonal vegetable; a delicacy in China. Fresh goji leaves and tender stems has a texture similar to spinach, just slightly chewable and delicious. Goji leaves contain more nutrients than ordinary vegetables. In China, there is a tradition to eat goji leaves to improve one’s eyesight. In Japan, people like to [...]

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Organic Pearl Barley with Fennel and Tomatoes Salad

I first learned about this recipe from Gale Gand’s Farro with Tomatoes and Parsley in her book, “Brunch!”. Instead of farro, I use Pearl Barley, which tastes the same as farro. You can also use wheat berry if neither farro nor pearl barley was available. I think heirloom tomatoes intensify the taste of this salad. [...]

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