Heirloom Carrots- something new

Summer time means fresh local produce, yeah! So why not try something new.

Meet the HEIRLOOM CARROTS

Funny looking carrots, eh?

I think they are GORGEOUS!

...and so does my monkey carrot pealer!
In fact, they are a very, very, very special type of veggie, here's what it's all about:

(source: http://www.chow.com/food-news/54686/what-does-heirloom-mean/)
"Heirloom plant species are vegetables, flowers, and fruits grown from seeds that are passed down from generation to generation... heirloom plants are grown on a small scale using traditional techniques, and are raised from seeds that are at least 50 years old. Over time, growers save the seeds of their best plants—whether those are the most vigorous, disease resistant, flavorful, or beautiful. With unique shapes, sizes, and colors, heirloom plants often look different from commercial hybrids, which make up the bulk of supermarket fruits and vegetables."

Have you ever seen such colourful carrot shavings????

Here are these beautiful little purple carrots cut up... and surprise!!! They are orange inside. Guess what, they taste great! The same taste as the orange ones... you'll just have to try and convince your 4 year old guests that they are the same as the orange one!