Plants and People – Gratitude

On By TimelessladyIn People, Plants

We stopped at the local grocery store on Saturday to pick up a few things. As we walked through the parking lot, a voice called, “Are you hungry?” We turned and saw a fellow townie and an old elementary schoolmate of mine. This person has always been so very generous to us. When we had a pond, he brought me beautiful fish for it, and once, he carried a hefty landscaping rock into our yard. He watched over work done on our sidewalks and front yard when we had to have repairs.

Our friend asked us if we had a bag, and we said yes, and he said bring it over to my truck. We did, and he filled our bags to overflowing with sweet potatoes and the most beautiful cauliflower and broccoli I have ever seen. We had the vegetables that evening steamed lightly until tender. Oh my goodness, they were not only beautiful but scrumptious. My favorite was the purple cauliflower and the chartreuse broccoli. Do you see as I do and find the broccoli resembles small Christmas Trees when separated? I will find and grow the broccoli seeds next year. Thank you so much to our generous friend.


Postscript: I looked up this broccoli, and it is called Romanesco Broccoli. It is considered less bitter and a bit nutty in taste compared to regular broccoli. It also can be nibbled on raw and is perfect for a holiday Charcuterie tray.

9 thoughts on “Plants and People – Gratitude”

  3. What fabulous looking vegetables! and a heartwarming story of kindness. I have never tried either of this particular broccoli nor cauliflower. Very different from the commonly encountered breeds?

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    1. I especially loved the Romanesco broccoli for taste, and the bonus of cutting away and having the small pieces resemble Christmas trees is amusing. I’m going to search for a way to use it on Christmas Day as an appetizer.

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