Favas and Artichokes!
Harvest day. Picked the last artichokes. Time to pull the favas. They were no longer producing new beans so it was time to pick and then pull the plants. The vacated bed will then be planted with cucumbers, carrots and green beans.
Favas take a good bit of work. The beans are first released from their pods and then blanched for a minute or so, immediately strained and placed ice water to rapidly cool them down. Then the inner bean is freed from the bean "skin". The result is a fabulously delicious bright green tender bean. But yes, lots of time consuming work. I caught up on taped TV shows; a very pleasant afternoon!
Favas have a flavor beyond compare. I loved them best tossed with a light vinaigrette but they are good added to any soup, stew or veg medley. Later today I make a gratin with them adding the last of my artichokes which will be braised with leeks and garlic. The mix is topped with goat cheese and breadcrumbs and finished in the oven.
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