FOODS
SEASONAL EATING
June: Garlic Scapes
The secret to garlic scape cookery is to pick them early in
the season, as this is when they will be at their most tender.
Garlic scapes have a mild garlic flavour with the consistency
of asparagus, and many health benefits:
• Improve oxygen levels within the blood
• Their high content of allium protects against Osteoarthritis
• High in antioxidants
July & August: Zucchini
Zucchini is one of the very low calorie vegetables, and very
high in fiber. They are especially good when barbecued and
baked – such as the recipe shown on the right.
Zucchini offers great health benefits:
• Golden skin varieties are especially rich in flavonoid
antioxidants such as carotenes, lutein and zea-xanthin.
• Very good source of potassium, which helps reduce blood
pressure by countering the effects of sodium
• Protect the liver and kidney against oxidization
• Their high content of Diallyl sulphide has been reported
to cause cell death in bad cancer cells
• Because of their very low caloric count, they are one
of the most recommended by dieticians for weight loss.
Garlic Scape Pesto
Garlic Scape recipes courtesy:
• 1 lb garlic scapes cut in to 1-2 in pieces
• a large handful of fresh basil leaves, washed
• 1-1/4 cups parmesan cheese, grated
• 1-1/2 cups olive oil
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Black pepper to taste
Put the first two ingredients in a food processor and process until they are
well