Here’s our full share for week 2 of the Summer 2018 season
Blessing Falls Summer Week 2 Full share (clockwise from top left) okra, peppers, Malabar spinach, green zucchini, Swiss chard, Armenian cucumber, golden zucchini, cucumbers, yellow squash, tomatoes. center: basil, scallop squash, cantaloupe
Summer garden means a lot of squash and cucumbers. Grilling is a great way to fix these. We’re growing Armenian Cucumber this year which can get huge – which makes them ideal for grilling. Likewise, zucchini is known for its fast growth and any gardener will confess overlooking one for a few days and finding it grown to giant size.
Thankfully, these larger squash and cucumbers are great on the grill. Slice and season with a brush of olive or avocado oil and use salt and your favorite steak seasoning. Grill about 6 minutes on a each side over low to medium heat and they’re ready to serve.
Huge summer zucchini and Armenian Cucumber, compare them to the 13×9 dish with pork chops.
Slice Armenian Cucumber in half lengthwise and remove seeds, then slice into wedges. Simply slice the zucchini. Skin stays on for both. Season with salt and steak seasoning, after brushing on olive oil.
On the gas grill, after first turn. Over low/medium flame, turn after 5 to 7 minutes. 10 to 15 minutes total grilling.
After grilling, move to upper rack to keep warm and make room for the main event – pork chops!
Here’s our full share for the first week of our 8 week Summer season:
Blessing Falls Full Share, Summer week 1 (clockwise from top left): basil, Armenian cucumber, onion, tomatoes, spaghetti squash, golden zucchini, grapes, cucumber, scallop squash, yellow squash, peppers, okra, chard
This is the final week of our 2018 Spring/Summer season. Our 8 week Summer season begins next week.
The harvest this week:
Half shares: Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Peppers, Basil, Onions, Eggplant, Rosemary, Squash
Full shares: Tomatoes (triple portion), Cucumbers (double portion), Peppers (double portion), Basil, 2 Onions, Eggplant, Rosemary, Squash or extra cucumber, Winter Squash
Blessing Falls, Week 14 Spring/Summer season Full share included: 2 cucumbers, basil, onions, eggplant, 3 tomatoes, winter squash, summer squash, rosemary, peppers
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
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!
Here’s what to expect in shares this week:
Half share: Squash, Carrots (double portion), Tomatoes, Onion, Cucumbers, Peppers, Eggplant, Rosemary
Full share: Squash (double portion), Carrots (double portion), Tomatoes, Onion, Cucumbers (double portion), Peppers, Eggplant, Chard, Rosemary, 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 12 Full Share
Eggplant is ready and as with many veggies, it’s perfect for the grill.
Half Share: Swiss Chard, Basil, Peppers, Tomatoes (double portion), Squash or Zucchini, Cucumbers, Carrots, Onion
Full Share: (shares varied more than usual, not every share had every item) Swiss Chard, Basil, Peppers, Tomatoes, Squash or Zucchini, Cucumbers, Carrots, Onion, Winter squash, Cantaloupe, Armenian cucumbers, Eggplant, Scallop Squash, Okra, Beets
Blessing Falls Full Share example, Spring/Summer week 11
