Ivy Manning’s Maple-Glazed Baby Turnips and Carrot Coins • 03.15.10
We took the kids to the Farmer’s Market on Saturday, and had ourselves a rip-roaring good time. One of the items we pick up was a bunch of Golden Globe turnips that the farmer assured us were tender and sweet and delicious. She was absolutely adorable, with her hair in two golden braids and she didn’t mock me when I prodded her wares and looked suspicious. The Boy actually suggested we get these, since he had fond memories of the last turnip trial we did.
Back at the Brat Cave, we decided to poke around for some recipes online. At Culinate, we turned up what looked very much like a winner: Maple-Glazed Baby Turnips and Carrot Coins. Maple and butter – what could be better?
The only problem? The recipe called for Hickory Bacon Salt, and I don’t have any of that. Granted, it sounds like a fabulous product, but we’re trying to really keep our sodium to a minimum. We just omitted it, and moved ahead with the recipe.
My camera has been acting up lately – I think I need to clean it after using it so frequently in the kitchen. The focus is sort of hit-or-miss. Anyhoo: Here’s the cast of characters:
