• Zucchini, Summer Squash and/or Patti-pan Squash
• Cucumbers
• Tomatoes
• Lettuce
• Swiss Chard

“Full” shares also contain:

• more squash
• Eggplant
• Basil
• Cherry Tomatoes

Veggie Notes

Zucchini and Squash – Are you sick of zukes?  We aren’t, but we’re getting close.  We started picking from our second planting this week and this planting features some different varieties that we hope will help to maintain your interest.  The little round ones are `8 Ball’ (dark green), `Geode’ (light green) and `Floridor’ (yellow).  The oblong, pale green ones are a variety of Cousa, Lebanese squashes which are traditionally stuffed.  If you’re still not impressed, there’s a couple of recipes below to help you use up some of that squash.

Eggplant – Eggplant is perhaps my favorite vegetable, but only when it’s broiled or grilled.  I’ve never met fried eggplant that wasn’t just greasy and slimey.  Really big or soft specimens should be peeled because the skin can be quite bitter.  Here’s what we do: slice eggplant into 1/4-1/2″ pieces, place a single layer into a salad spinner and sprinkle with salt, repeat until all of the eggplant is salted, then let sit for 30 or so minutes.  The salt will draw some of the moisture from the eggplant, which is helpful when grilling or broiling.  Now, just spin the eggplant and you’re ready to grill (or broil).  This is great for sandwiches, snacks (with hummus), pizza, eggplant parm, etc.

Recipe Ideas

Simple Squash Saute
2 6” squashes
1 medium onion
½ bunch fresh thyme, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced or crushed
3-4 tablespoons olive oil or butter
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper, or more to taste

Remove stems from squashes and chop into ¼” thick, round slices.  Chop the onion (including the top) into ¼” by 1” pieces.  Heat the fat in a large skillet over medium heat.  Add the pepper and onion and cook until the onion has softened, about 1-2 minutes.  Add garlic and thyme and cook until fragrant, 30-60 seconds.  Add the squash and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Cover, reduce heat to low and cook for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Chocolate Chip & Zucchini Cookies
Is it a gimmick or is it for real?  It’s for real and they’re good.  Ignore that initial sense of revulsion and just try it.  The recipe is from the book Animal Vegetable Miracle.

As always, we welcome your feedback. Please let us know if you have any questions, concerns or problems.

We hope you enjoy the share!