Braised Swiss Chard, Currants & Feta

I came home yesterday!!! Its so nice to be back and eat my mom's food, snuggle with kelly, spend the day at the farmer's market, get the best haircut of my life, and spend time with my older sis. I began the day yesterday with my new friends at Rocklands Farm, helping them harvest some of the crop, and then selling the produce at the farmer's market. It was such a fun day...I may be reconsidering my career as a nurse. Anyway that night i came home baring all sorts of fresh fruits and vegetables (thanks Rocklands Farm!) and made a delicious dinner with my mom. So this is what was on the menu: (the original recipe i found on epicurious)

INGREDIENTS:

1 (1-pound) bunch Swiss chard

1 large garlic clove, finely chopped

2 tablespoons olive oil

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

3 tablespoon dried currants

1/3 cup water

1 1/2 ounces feta, crumbled (1/3 cup)

* I added some garlic salt, and a little extra pepper to taste

Cut stems and center ribs from chard, discarding any tough parts near base, then cut stems and ribs crosswise into 3/4-inch-thick slices. Coarsely chop leaves. 

 Cook garlic in oil in a 4-quart heavy pot over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until pale golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Add chard stems and ribs, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, 4 minutes. 

 Add currants and cook, stirring, until plump, about 1 minute. 

Add chard leaves and water and increase heat to moderate, then cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until leaves are tender, about 5 minutes

 Remove from heat and stir in feta.

This was our whole meal, complete with spinach, strawberry, walnut, and goat cheese salad with balsamic vinaigrette dressing (another idea i picked up from the farmers market)