This article appears in the August 2011 issue of LouisvilleMagazine. To subscribe, please visit loumag.com.

 

People tend to have one of two reactions at the mention of the word kohlrabi: 

• “You mean those Sputnik-

creaturey-looking things in the Asian produce section of the grocery?”

• “Ew — that turnipy stuff my grandma used to mash up?”

 

I'm no different than most and stopped by to pick up a few staples yesterday. Thanks to my mom, here is a way to help combine and consume your oversupply since Blizzard '10 seems to have skipped us.

CINNAMON SYRUP 1c. sugar 1/2 c. light corn syrup 1/4 c. water 1 c. chopped walnuts 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 c. whipping cream or evaporated milk

Tomato season is almost upon us, so turn off your air conditioner, lay off the ice cream and cool off the healthy way with delicious gazpacho. From the all-knowing Wikipedia: "Gazpacho is a cold Spanish tomato-based raw vegetable soup, originating in the southern region of Andalucía. Gazpacho is widely consumed throughout Spain, neighboring Portugal (where it is known as gaspacho) and parts of Latin America. Gazpacho is mostly consumed during the summer months, due to its refreshing qualities." From the all-knowing me: "It's good."