LINKS AND PLAIN TEXT COPY:
http://blog.houseinthewoods.com/2012/07/26/quick-summer-salads-and-sandwiches-by-ilene/
http://blog.houseinthewoods.com/2011/07/07/the-veggie-sandwich/
CUCUMBERS
Cucumbers grow their own sun umbrellas! The big leaves of cucumbers shade the cukes so they don’t get scorched by the sun. Clever design. Picking cucumbers is hard work. I have a love and hate relationship with a big cucumber patch. Like zucchini, it’s a lot of routine picking--every couple days. But what a bounty and a favorite crop to eat. I like them chilled and sliced. Maybe a little salt and lemon over them. Dipped in hummus. Chopped with parsley and tomatoes and sometimes quinoa.
QUICK SUMMER SALADS AND SANDWICHES
Easy salads and sandwiches make the best summertime lunches. As farmers, we are used to eating whole foods right in the garden, or bringing them home for minimal cooking and prep. Salads and sandwiches fit the bill and are elevated by the freshest organic produce. Try it out for yourself! Here are two “oldie but goodie” posts from the House in the Woods blog recipes to inspire you. Go to http://blog.houseinthewoods.com to peruse the recipe files.
WHAT'S GROWING ON
Did you notice your harvest bag is getting heavier? Bulky spring greens are making way for heavier summer crops, like squash, cucumbers, eggplant, peppers and dense round cabbages. Fresh onions! I'd refrigerate these and use them soon, don't expect them to keep well on your counter. We may have cured "keepers" later. The garlic is air-drying to cure for a few weeks before adding it to shares. We have to harvest squash and cucumbers every other day. Enjoy them! Grill patty pan and zucchini by slicing into long zuke slices or big patty pan circles, marinate in olive oil and fresh (or dried) herbs, then grill. Grilled squash go great in pasta, sandwiches, or salads or sides.
VACATION SEASON
Going away? You can plan your pickup weeks by going onto your Harvie profile and rescheduling pickups on the calendar in advance. Or when you get the Monday share customize email, you can click on "Reschedule your share" and choose a different pickup week. Before the Tuesday night deadline. I can assist if you are having difficulty!
