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| tasting yummy garden treats like broccoli flowers |
The students start in the garden tasting different foods and harvesting ingredients for their cooking project.
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| harvesting potatoes... |
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| ...and leeks (or is it a garden octopus hat??) |
Once they have harvested the ingredients, they head over to the kitchen to work with our IslandWood chefs and create a delicious (and nutritious!) garden snack. Potato Leek Latkes have been a Fall favorite. Here is the recipe so you can create this delicious snack at home!
Potato Leek Latkes
9 Potatoes (medium-sized)
3 Leeks
4 Eggs
½ c. Flour
2 ½ tsp. Salt
1 ½ tsp. Black pepper
½ c. Canola oil (or any frying oil)
1. Peel the potatoes and grate them into a bowl lined with cheese cloth. Bring the ends of the cheese cloth together and twist to squeeze out as much liquid from the potatoes as possible. Then transfer the grated potatoes into a large mixing bowl. (You can also press the liquid out through a colander if you don’t have cheese cloth).
2. Trim the root and leafs from the leeks and discard. Cut leeks once length-wise, then use scissors to snip leeks into fine shreds. Add to potatoes.
3. Crack the eggs into a bowl and whisk until smooth. Add the whisked eggs to the potatoes and leeks and stir gently.
4. Add the flour, salt, and black pepper.
5. Stir all ingredients until well mixed and presto, delicious Latke Mix!
With the help of an adult, heat the oil in a large heavy-bottomed skillet at a medium-high temperature until hot. Place large spoonfuls of Latke mix into the hot oil and press down on the top to form ¼ - ½ inch patties. Fry until the edges are golden brown, then flip and repeat (usually about 2 ½ - 3 minutes per side). Carefully remove the Latkes and place on a wire rack or paper towel to drain any excess oil.
Serve warm and Enjoy!
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| Potato leek latke with herb sour cream, baked cinnamon apple sauce and kale chips. With fresh garden tea to drink. All ingredients found in the garden and prepared in the kitchen! |
