Here’s what to expect in shares this week:
Half share: Squash, Carrots, Tomatoes (double portion), Onion, Cucumbers (double portion), Peppers, Eggplant, Basil
Full share: Squash (double portion), Carrots, Tomatoes (double portion), Onion, Cucumbers (double portion), Peppers, Eggplant (double portion), Chard, Basil, Assorted extras
This week’s shares are supplemented with produce from local friendly farmers at Bernhardt’s Farm and Taylor Farm in Elgin and Lexington.
Blessing Falls Spring/Summer Week 13 Full Share
Recipe
Here’s a recipe from Taylor Farm for your share’s eggplant, onion, and peppers, along with Blessing Falls pasture raised eggs.
EGGPLANT CASSEROLE
2 small eggplants
1 lb. sausage, mild or hot
1 onion, chopped
2 egg, well beaten
1 cup bread crumbs or panko
2-3 Tbsp., butter melted
1 cup cracker crumbs, bread crumbs or panko
Peel eggplant and cut into 1 inch cubes. Cook in boiling water for 10 minutes or until tender. Drain and let cool slightly.
Cook sausage and onions until onion is tender and sausage browned. Combine eggplant, sausage mixture, egg and bread crumbs/panko. Mix well and spoon into greased 9×12 casserole dish. Combine crumbs/panko with butter and sprinkle over top of casserole. Bake 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Feel free to add other veggies such as peppers!