{"id":46772,"date":"2014-08-20T10:15:23","date_gmt":"2014-08-20T14:15:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.nybg.org\/plant-talk\/?p=46772"},"modified":"2014-08-20T10:15:23","modified_gmt":"2014-08-20T14:15:23","slug":"this-week-at-the-greenmarket-plum-perfect","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/2014\/08\/garden-programming\/this-week-at-the-greenmarket-plum-perfect\/","title":{"rendered":"This Week At the Greenmarket: Plum Perfect"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/greenmarket-250x280.jpg\"><img data-attachment-id=\"46825\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/2014\/08\/garden-programming\/this-week-at-the-greenmarket-plum-perfect\/attachment\/greenmarket-250x280\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/greenmarket-250x280.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"250,280\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"greenmarket-250&#215;280\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/greenmarket-250x280.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/greenmarket-250x280.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-46825\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/greenmarket-250x280.jpg\" alt=\"NYBG Greenmarket\" width=\"250\" height=\"280\" \/><\/a>Wednesday is <a title=\"NYBG Greenmarket\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/sustainability\/green_market.php\">Greenmarket<\/a> day at NYBG! Our local purveyors are back with an abundance of fresh goods until 3 p.m. Today&#8217;s market features tomatoes, eggplants, cantaloupe, fresh garlic, potatoes, green bell pepper, and plums\u2014plus baked goods including gluten-free options!<\/p>\n<p>Today includes another visit from Montefiore Community and Population Health, who are providing free body mass index (BMI) screenings as well as nutritional counseling on how to stay healthy. It&#8217;s a beautiful day to enjoy the grounds and make healthy choices at the Greenmarket!<\/p>\n<p>Summer is salad season, so we found a recipe that uses a delicious seasonal fruit\u2014plums\u2014to make a fresh and light summer snack. Click through to see a quick and easy recipe for buffalo mozzarella with balsamic glazed plums, pine nuts, and mint.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_46815\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-46815\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/plums-cooking-300w.jpg\"><img data-attachment-id=\"46815\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/2014\/08\/garden-programming\/this-week-at-the-greenmarket-plum-perfect\/attachment\/plums-cooking-300w\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/plums-cooking-300w.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"300,199\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;SARAH SHATZ&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"plums-cooking-300w\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/plums-cooking-300w.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/plums-cooking-300w.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-46815\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/plums-cooking-300w.jpg\" alt=\"plums cooking recipe\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-46815\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo via Food52<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Buffalo Mozzarella with Balsamic Glazed Plums, Pine Nuts, and Mint<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nRecipe via <a title=\"Food52 Buffalo Mozzarella with Balsamic Glazed Plums\" href=\"http:\/\/food52.com\/recipes\/5101-buffalo-mozzarella-with-balsamic-glazed-plums-pine-nuts-and-mint\" target=\"_blank\">Food52<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 large ball buffalo mozzarella, sliced into 1\/4-inch thick rounds<\/li>\n<li>4 ripe plums, pitted and quartered<\/li>\n<li>1 1\/2 cup balsamic vinegar<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup fresh mint, chopped<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 cup pine nuts, toasted<\/li>\n<li>1 splash olive oil<\/li>\n<li>Salt and pepper, to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Preparation<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Put vinegar in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Adjust heat to low and simmer until it is reduced nearly three-quarters in volume and thickened to a syrup. About 15 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>Add plums to syrup turning gently to coat and continue to cook for another 4\u20137 minutes more. Turn off heat and let cool.<\/li>\n<li>Meanwhile assemble mozzarella slices on platter, allowing to overlap slightly and season with salt and pepper to taste. With a fork, remove plums from syrup and place atop cheese, then top with the remaining syrup, pine nuts and mint. Drizzle with olive oil and serve.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><em>Serves 4 to 6<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_46814\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-46814\" style=\"width: 570px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/plum-salad-570x379.jpg\"><img data-attachment-id=\"46814\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/2014\/08\/garden-programming\/this-week-at-the-greenmarket-plum-perfect\/attachment\/plum-salad-570x379\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/plum-salad-570x379.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"570,379\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;SARAH SHATZ&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"plum-salad-570&#215;379\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/plum-salad-570x379-300x199.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/plum-salad-570x379.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-46814 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/plum-salad-570x379.jpg\" alt=\"balsamic plums mozzarella\" width=\"570\" height=\"379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/plum-salad-570x379.jpg 570w, https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/plum-salad-570x379-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-46814\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo via Food52<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Everyone knows plums are delicious in pastries, but these versatile fruits can be used in a variety of healthy recipes that are perfect for summer. Come down to the Greenmarket and begin your next nutritious meal!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wednesday is Greenmarket day at NYBG! Our vendors are offering fruits, vegetables, and baked goods until 3 p.m. We have a delicious recipe for balsamic glazed plums and buffalo mozzarella, so head on through.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":184,"featured_media":46814,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"spay_email":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false},"categories":[17],"tags":[4148,850],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/plum-salad-570x379.jpg","jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/ph0lU-cao","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46772"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/184"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=46772"}],"version-history":[{"count":16,"href":"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46772\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":46834,"href":"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46772\/revisions\/46834"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/46814"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=46772"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=46772"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=46772"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}