K: CSA August 24

Mmmm, look at all of these veggies!  It’s a good thing that we have a visitor for the next week to help eat everything!   (And yes, I did save the pattypan squash from last week so that we could feast this week.  You’re welcome.  =] )

Sweet corn:  Last week we forgot the sweet corn at the pickup location!  =[  So this week, I was especially vigilant during the pickup to ensure that we had some of this classic Illinois staple.

Onions:  You know the drill.  These go in everything!

Cucumbers:  Holy cow – four GIANT cucumbers!  I love cucumbers, but this is starting to get ridiculous!  Maybe we should hold a contest to win two cucumbers – best recipe posted below wins!

Eggplant:  D’s planning on making baba ganoush tomorrow night, so the big one will probably wind up in that.

Peppers, peppers, and more peppers:  Bell pepper, roasting pepper, and hot peppers (three varieties – green, purple, and yellow).  D will likely be in charge of all of these.

Squash:  More pattypan (as mentioned above), plus some cool striped summer squash.  And a zucchini.  I may start freezing some of these soon.

Potatoes:  Mmmm, potatoes.  Such starchy goodness.  I’m thinking that I may finally get around to making those roasted potatoes I’ve talked about in previous weeks but have never made.

Green beans:  They’re back!  I think I’ll stir fry these in some olive oil and garlic, and then just drool over the product.