No It's Really Just the Root...

When I opened my Full Circle Farm box this week, I thought for sure I had made changes to include the foods we eat often and really enjoy.... I must have kept Celery Root on the list, assuming I would get the green stalks of celery that I use in cooking or enjoy plain.  No...... celery root is not that!  It is this:

No wonder the site epicurious.com calls it " One of autumn's most delicious but LEAST APPRECIATED vegetables."  The poor thing, just look at it.  

 So what do you do when you get something in your Full Circle Farm box that you have never seen before or eaten before?? Google it!  I found this amazing recipe at www.epicurious.com

Celery Root Bisque with Thyme Croutons

Amazing soup!  I kept the potato out till the soup was blended and added it back in with carrots and green pepper to make a heartier cream soup.  

 I will never again doubt unusual vegetables!