Boston Flora

Tag: eggplant

  • Through May 1 – Pre-order Organic Seedlings from Wright-Locke Farm

    Each year Wright-Locke Farm sells organic seedlings during the spring season to help you start your gardens off on the right foot. We are selling seedlings until May 1st on a PRE-SALE basis using our Farm to Go™ online order system. Login to your account (or make one if you don’t have one yet!), select “Seedling Presales” as your shopping period and start adding to your cart:

    • Greens
    • Flowers & Herbs
    • Cherry tomatoes
    • Heirloom & Slicing Tomatoes
    • Cucumbers
    • Beans
    • Summer Squash
    • Eggplant
    • Melons & MORE!

    Once you confirm your order, we’ll send you followup information about scheduling a pickup time in May for your seedlings. Happy Growing!
    Questions about the seedlings? Email farmer@wlfarm.orgQuestions about your account/ordering seedlings? Email farmstand@wlfarm.org

  • Monday, November 3, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm – The Elegant Eggplant

    Certain vegetables have a majestic quality to them that requires you to address them with a level of respect. The staff of Sofra Bakery feels that way about eggplant, and they’re fascinated with the many dishes you can prepare from the eggplant. With so many fresh varieties from the farm, eggplant has many delicious and versatile preparations. The eggplant has such a rich texture, it can be used as a great meat/poultry alternative for vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike. Dive in with Oleana Chef de Cuisine Cara Chicazola-Tobin as she prepares some Imam Bayildi (whole braised Turkish Eggplant), Zaalouk (Moroccan Eggplant Salad), and Eggplant Fatteh (Casserole) with Yogurt Sauce. Silky, sweet and creamy eggplant is a staple in Mediterranean cooking. The class will take place at Sofra, 1 Belmont Street, Cambridge on Monday, November 3 from 6:30 – 9. Registration: $110. Register on line through Eventbrite at http://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-elegant-eggplant-tickets-12225959173.

  • Monday, October 7, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm – Not Your Average Eggplant

    Sofra’s fall cooking classes are in full swing at 1 Belmont Street in Cambridge. On Monday, October 7, join Oleana’s Chef de Cuisine, Cara Chigazola, as she explores the delicious, and sometimes intimidating, vegetable – eggplant. Cara will show you several different varieties and walk you through many exotic preparations. Come to class to learn how to make dishes including Imam Bayildi (Turkish Stuffed Eggplant), Zaalouk (Moroccan Eggplant Salad) and Eggplant Sarma. Fee: $110.  You may email classes@sofrabakery.com for more information, or register on line at www.eggplant.eventbrite.com.  Image from www.hungrygerald.com.

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  • Sunday, February 13, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm – The Multifaceted Edible Landscape

    Think creatively about your next garden: perhaps and eggplant or two next to a maroon-leafed Weigela?  Or some blueberries among your azaleas?  Horticulturist Nancy Rose will tempt you with creative ideas for multipurpose plantings that satisfy your aesthetic sense as well as your palate.  Topics covered will include site selection, growing and maintenance considerations, pest control, and lots of information on plant selection.  The program takes place at the Arnold Arboretum, 125 Arborway, Boston, on Saturday, February 13 from 1 – 2:30 pm.  Cost to attend is $15 for Arboretum members, $18 for nonmembers, and you may sign up by calling 617-384-5277, or emailing adulted@arnarb.harvard.edu.  ‘Pink Lemonade’ blueberries pictured below.