Sylvia shows of two of her prizes

Earlier this week, Sylvia harvested some of the parsnips she had planted in the spring.  They were the largest we have ever grown.  I was concerned that they might be “woody.”  That was not the case at all.

After parboiling the sliced up parsnips, Sylvia fried them in butter.  Oh my goodness!  There were heavenly.  The best I’ve ever eaten–ever!

In the past we have harvested in late summer.  This year we followed expert advice and waited until after the first killing frost.  It makes a huge difference.

Other parsnips from this year’s harvest

We now have parsnips in the refrigerator and even more in the freezer.  Lots of goodness to see us through this winter.