Harvesting went well for us even in all that heat. We just plugged along and took a few more breaks and trips into the cooler. We are excited that the lettuce has returned! Nice floppy juicy heads thanks to Scott’s diligent watering. There are several staggered plantings of heat tolerant lettuce in the ground and under row cover as well as several hundred sitting in cells in the greenhouse ready to go out. Hopefully we are set for the summer.
Lettuce-A pretty Buttercrunch with big tasty leaves.
Berry Medley-Blackcaps and Blueberries(3 varieties as we are experimenting as to what type we like the best) for a delicious vinaigrette. I was hoping the timing would work out with the lettuce and berry crop and glad it did! I love the way berries taste on a salad. Also wonderful to toss in yogurt, ice cream or morning cereal. We did not wash or rinse the berries. Berries store best in the crisper drawer of the refrigerator and washed just be eating.
Curly Parsley- Nice big bunch to enhance your meals this week. Keep in a juice glass of water in the refrigerator.
Beets-We had a small early planted crop that was ready well ahead of all the others for some reason. So a little sample of whats to come. Red Ace beauties….
Broccoli-WOW! With more to come! It looks great in the garden and the second planting is just starting up too.
Maeve and Scott washing the broccoli.
Zucchini-The plants have doubled in size this week and are loaded with blossoms. Raw they taste wonderful and oh so tender.
Collard Greens-Delicious raw as a wrap for a sandwich or burrito. Cut the stem out and fill with your favorites…..hummus, mayo or another “sauce” helps hold it all together. The leaves can also be quickly blanched in hot water to make them easier to work with. Think little sushi rolls. Make “enchiladas” and bake. Lots of options. We have even made a quick slaw and used it as a topping or a side dish. These beautiful leaves will reappear in the boxes again this Fall.
Thanks Everyone! Dance a rain dance for all of us this week.
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