CSA Report: Dancing Hen Farms Weeks Six, Seven and Eight

Monday, August 03, 2009

Somehow, the last three weeks have melted away without me ever getting chance to report in on all the lovely veggies that have been appearing in my weekly farm share. Two weeks ago, I got the most monstrous red cabbage (I’m still working my way through it) and last week offered lots of leafy greens and squash (quite appropriate for this time of year).

This week, I’m working my way through a ton of squash, including a handful of gorgeous little yellow pattypans. My fiance hates squash, so tomorrow night, when he’s off at a work function, I’m going to make a quick cheese sauce and eat a metric ton of steamed squash with said cheese sauce drizzled over (it’s a satisfying and easy dinner for one, but also makes a good side dish if you need a little more variety in your meals).

I’m also delighted to once again get a pound of string beans (I think this is the 4th or 5th week in a row that they’ve shown up). I’ve made dilly beans out of some, but for the most part, I’m totally contented to just steam them, dress them with butter/salt/pepper and eat them with my fingers. What can I say, I’m a simple girl.

How are the summer veggies treating the rest of you so far this year?