Friday, October 19, 2018

"Dae-bong-kam"(Persimmon)/대봉감/大峰柿子

Dear friends, share with you the "Dae-bong-kam" with you in my garden~~
亲爱的朋友们,与您分享院子里的大峰柿子~~


" Persimmon", we call it "감/Kam"  in Korean; "柿子/shizi" in Chinese; also known as Japanese persimmon or Kaki.  These fruits are sweet, slightly tangy fruits with a soft to occasionally fibrous texture.

This is the " 대봉감 /Dae-bong-kam" in Korean. In Japan, it is named as " Hachiya" and in Chinese as "大峰柿子“。

This fruit has a high tannin content which makes the immature fruit astringent and bitter. The tannin levels are reduced as the fruit matures. Persimmons like " Dae-bong-kam" must be completely ripened before consumption. When ripe, this fruit comprises thick pulpy jelly encased in a waxy thin skinned shell. ( This sources are from wikipedia)

For my family, we like to place the Dae-bong-kam in the freezer , enjoy it as sorbet/冰沙。

柿子,韩文的发音是 “kam”,果肉非常的甜美。

照片中的柿子,其形状是呈 “心形”,而非一般圆形的柿子。这柿子必须在完全成熟后,或果肉完成变得软绵绵的时候才可食用,否则,其果肉会含有胶汁,和苦涩,难以嚥下。

我们家喜欢把成熟后的大峰柿子放入冰冻箱,当冰沙/sorbet来吃。。。






Tuesday, October 16, 2018

Chrysanthemum/菊花/국화

.Dear friends, autumn is in the air, share with you the chrysanthemums in my garden~~ 
亲爱的朋友们,与您分享我家院子里的秋菊~~












Sunday, October 14, 2018

Peanuts/花生/땅콩

                                          Dear friends,share with you the peanuts harvested ~~
                                          亲爱的朋友们,与您分享花生的收成~~












Wednesday, October 10, 2018

Red Napa Cabbages/红色大白菜/빨간색 배추


Dear friends, share with you the red color Chinese Cabbages in my garden~~
亲爱的朋友们,与您分享院子里红色大白菜~~
Red Napa cabbage is an elongated, deep maroon colored variety of cabbage. The large, oval-shaped heads of Red Napa cabbage have broad-sized, tightly wrapped leaves with well-defined veins and pale ribs. The leaves are all wrapped around a central stem or heart. Red Napa cabbage leaves are a bright purple color and are frilled at the edges. The flavor is slightly different than that of the green Napa cabbage variety; it is mild and sweet, not bitter like many other red cabbage varieties. Red Napa cabbage leaves are crisp and crunchy. The intense color of the leaves may stain other vegetables. (source:Specialty Produce.com)



Red Napa cabbage is a very new variety, developed by the Kwonnong Seed Co., LTD. and released in 2016. Red Napa cabbage, also known as Red Chinese cabbage, (source:SpecialtyProduce.com)



Red Napa cabbage is rich in vitamins C and A, as well as zinc and calcium. The deep burgundy color of Red Napa cabbage is due to the presence of anthocyanins, phytonutrients responsible for pigment in fruits and vegetables, which also serves as a powerful antioxidant. (source:SpecialtyProduce.com)



Red Napa cabbage can be used in most applications calling for napa cabbage. Unlike the smaller, rounded red variety of cabbage (Brassica oleracea), Red Napa cabbage doesn’t lose its vibrant hue when cooked, which adds color to both hot and cold dishes. Sautee Red Napa cabbage with garlic, salt and pepper and serve as a side dish. Use Red Napa cabbage for making slaws or salads. Roll ground meats, herbs and rice in the large Red Napa cabbage leaves for a colorful take on cabbage rolls. Use Red Napa cabbage as a filling for dumplings. Red Napa cabbage will keep in the refrigerator for up to a week. Wilted or brown looking leaves should be discarded. (source:Specialty Produce.com)


Tuesday, October 9, 2018

Cotton/棉花/목화 솜



Cotton/棉花/목화 솜
My first cotton in my garden~~
院子里的第一朵棉花~~

Thursday, October 4, 2018

Perilla Leaves/紫苏叶/깻잎

Dear friends, share with you the flowers of perilla leaves,red color and green color respectively in my garden~~
Here is one of the recipes for perilla leaves : http://kkimchi88.blogspot.com/…/kkaen-nip-kimchi-perilla-ki…
亲爱的朋友们,与您分享我家院子里红色和青色的苏子叶花朵~~