Availability, Nutrition, and Recipe Suggestions
In Season: At Brix Bounty – Very Limited (late June/early July) and late September/October.
Storage: Cauliflower can be stored in a loosely sealed plastic bag with a paper towel to adsorb excess moisture.
Preservation: Cauliflower can be blanched and then frozen airtight for later use. Here is a yummy pickling process. [www.freshpreserving.com]
Production Notes: At Brix Bounty we have limited our cauliflower production due to inconsistency in production over the years. It’s production demands don’t align well with our decision to forego field irrigation on the farm and therefore we grow a very small crop each season. Spring production targets a harvest around late June/early July depending on the growing season, and fall production is slated for October harvests most seasons. However due to its relatively long growing season and low profitability we restrict our plantings to satisfy our CSA members. Supplies at the farmstand are a rarity.
Varieties: Vitaverde has proven to be a somewhat reliable producers for us most seasons, though I’ve never really settled on a go to variety for cauliflower.
Nutrition: Cauliflower is very low in Saturated Fat and Cholesterol. It is also a good source of Protein, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Magnesium and Phosphorus, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Folate, Pantothenic Acid, Potassium and Manganese. [Nutritiondata.self.com]
Deep Nutrition: Cauliflower is anti-inflammatory and antioxidant-rich, and may boost both your heart and brain health. [articles.mercola.com]
Deep Science: Cauliflower is full of Indoles and isothiocyanates which have been found to inhibit the development of cancer in several organs. [articles.mercola.com]
Preparation: Peel off leaves (if fresh can add to any cooking) Cut off main stem and then cut off individual florets. Rinse thoroughly and cut off blemishes. Techniques: boil, braise, puree, raw, roast, saute, simmer, steam.
Cauliflower Recipe Suggestions:
- Roasted Vegan Cauliflower Soup with Parsley-Chive Soup [www.eatingwell.com]
- Skip the rice and go with Cauliflower Rice [minimalistbaker.com]
- Coconut Roasted Cauliflower with Cilantro and Lime [eatingwell.com]
- Grated Cauliflower Salad with Ginger Lime Dressing [www.cookingcanuck.com]
Cauliflower also pairs well with – Bread Crumbs, butter, cheese, chili sauce, cream, curry, dill, garlic, lemon, onions, and potatoes.
Yum.
authored by: Danny Guillotte and Derek Christianson
Updated February 2019