Beet greens salad

Today we took a trip into the country to visit some different farms and farm stands. The really helpful woman at Ticonderoga farms in Loudoun County, VA sold us Egg cucumbers and I couldn't wait to get home and try them! Upon further investigation of this oddlt shaped and colored cucumber, I found out that it is properly called Dragon's Egg Cucumber, and it tastes sweet with a very soft texture. It was perfect for a sald that was already fairly crunchy. 

2 handfuls beet greens
1 handful purslane
1 egg cucumber, sliced 
1 tomato, chopped

Topped with Greek feta dressing.

Yields 2 salads

The beet greens and purslane were purchased at the DuPont Circle Farmers Market and the egg cucumber and tomatoes were purchased at Ticonderoga Farm.

Fruit smoothie

1 mango
6 frozen strawberries
1 banana
4 figs, peeled
1 tbsp local honey 
Almond milk, to blend

Figs and Honey were both purchased at our semi-local Ticonderoga Farm!! The figs were fresh off of the mountain and oh so delicious!