This vegetable sits in a bed of cranberries at Delicious Orchards in Colts Neck on Rt 34, off rt 18. I placed the mysterious black creature there, and yes, I have eaten it many times—always raw, with salt. Blogfinger photo ©
Delicious Orchards has an amazing selection of produce along with fabulous baked goods (espec. their famous pies,) coffee, chocolates, soups, and first class meats and fish. In some cases their prices are better than Wegmans, as with scallions: one bunch for $1.29 at Wegmans; two bunches for $1.25 at D.O. But the green beans were much more expensive at D.O.
The first reader who correctly identifies the vegetable above wins a signed black and white print by me. These prints are mounted on an art board and can be displayed without a frame—just sit it on a shelf. A selection of these prints is available for sale. Contact me if interested for more information.
Paul Goldfinger, Editor @Blogfinger.
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