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Monday Morning in the Kitchen: Watermelon Radish

I participate in a produce co-op, and I never know what I'm going to receive in my box.  Sometimes, I end up discovering new-to-me varieties of fruits and vegetables. 

Normally, I'm not a big fan of radishes, so I wasn't particularly enthused to find a bunch of large radishes in the produce box this week.

I didn't think to take a photo until after I had already removed the radishes from the greens.

 
Imagine my surprise and delight when I cut into them and found this beautiful color:
 

These aptly-named watermelon radishes have a mild flavor, and are fun to eat, even for someone who doesn't particularly care for radishes. 

What varieties of foods have surprised you?
Thanks for the beautiful colors found in produce.


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  1. JennaJanuary 28, 2013 at 7:31 AM

    Are you seriously up already or is this a previously written post? :) Early! I love Cara Cara oranges - the color is reddish orange & the flavor is wonderful.

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    1. KristiJanuary 28, 2013 at 8:49 AM

      Guilty on both counts. I try to have posts written ahead of time, but my day does start about 5 a.m.

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  2. MarissaJanuary 28, 2013 at 8:13 AM

    Oh, those radishes do look pretty,but do you eat them raw? I think I would probably put them in a salad. I love discovering new vegetables. We have a local farmers market that I love to visit! and always have lots of questions as to how to eat, or what would they go good with.... enjoy your radishes!

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    1. KristiJanuary 28, 2013 at 8:50 AM

      We'll eat some raw with hummus, and others we will put in salads.

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  3. Dogwood Lane RamblesJanuary 28, 2013 at 8:57 AM

    Those radishes look delicious! I love spaghetti squash and use it a lot but when I first opened one I thought What the Heck?!

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    1. KristiJanuary 28, 2013 at 9:03 AM

      My mom occasionally fixed spaghetti squash when I was growing up. If she hadn't, I would have reacted like you, though. Who knew spaghetti grew inside of a squash?

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  4. DebbieJanuary 28, 2013 at 9:16 AM

    Love the look of those radishes! If they are mellow, I would probably like to eat them too. I don't like strong radishes.

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    1. KristiJanuary 28, 2013 at 4:22 PM

      They are mellow. I'm not particularly fond of the "bite" of regular radishes, either.

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  5. NancyJanuary 28, 2013 at 9:44 AM

    I've never seen this type of radish, and I love radishes!

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    1. KristiJanuary 28, 2013 at 4:24 PM

      The other kind of radish I've been introduced to via the produce co-op is a Daikon radish. They are zucchini-sized and mellow, but plain white.

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  6. Cathy CJanuary 28, 2013 at 12:31 PM

    These radishes are beautiful! I was surprised today when a friend of mine (who is Korean) brought me some rice rolls that had a very sweet yellow-ish radish in it. It was sweet and delicious! By the way -- thanks for following my blog and good luck on my giveaway!
    Cathy

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    1. KristiJanuary 28, 2013 at 4:25 PM

      Who knew that radishes came in such gorgeous colors?

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  7. Kathy Felsted UsherJanuary 29, 2013 at 4:09 AM

    Beautiful, how pretty these would look on a vege tray for those office birthdays! They would be quite a conversation piece.

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    1. KristiJanuary 29, 2013 at 11:07 AM

      And a healthy alternative to cake or cookies!

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  8. Linda in Arkansas January 29, 2013 at 10:43 AM

    Oh these are beautiful! I love radishes. I've never seen anything like these. Apparently, after reading the other comments radishes come in many different varieties. Thanks for posting - very enjoyable.

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    1. KristiJanuary 29, 2013 at 5:59 PM

      So unusual, aren't they? Thanks for visiting!

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  9. Caryl @ cinnamon holiday workshopJanuary 29, 2013 at 2:09 PM

    These are beautiful...never heard of them....thanks for sharing!

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  10. Connie Kresin CampbellJanuary 30, 2013 at 12:41 PM

    Those are so neat and I have never heard of them either but I love radishes! Thanks for sharing.
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  11. Our Neck of the WoodsFebruary 1, 2013 at 1:54 PM

    I just saw a photo of these radishes last year and fell in love! I've never actually tasted them before, but I just love the bright color!

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  12. Bonnie KFebruary 3, 2013 at 6:26 PM

    I love the color. I may have to give these a try. Thanks for sharing.

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