We're so excited about cucumber and pepper season on the farm right now. In between being overwhelmed by long harvest lists, and hustling to get them finished, I am constantly amazed at all the food that we have this time of year.
This week we've got some new items for you- pickling cucumbers (along with a slicing cucumber alternative), and some peppers to add some spice into your life.
We love eating these pickling cucumbers as snacks or in salad- just wash off the little spines and slice away, no need to peel! But I also love to make jars of fresh refrigerator pickles this time of year, which are the crispiest, best pickles ever! Here's a simple recipe if you want to give it a try.
As far as the peppers go, Poblanos are a little more mild and Anaheims lean toward a medium spice, but we love to add them into any Mexican dishes or stir fries we might be making. If you're feeling fancy, though, you can't go wrong with a good chile relleno, use either pepper for this one!
If you're still reading, go you, because I also want to let you know that there are sneaky strawberries available as a swap in this week for members only (limited quantity). Our strawberries are just getting going and we hope to have enough for everyone soon, but we wanted to make some available for those who want them early!
The rest of the box contents are fabulous as well, so many options this week and so much flavor, swap to your heart's content. Now I'm off to go enjoy some of that food myself... I'm making a Nicoise Salad tonight, in case you needed green bean inspiration!
Your (hungry and busy) farmers,
Ashley, Caleb and the Sungrounded Crew
