Happy Memorial Day weekend! It’s gonna be a great one with all this local produce for the co-op style produce shares!
Here are some of the LOCAL produce items planned* to be in this weekend’s co-op style produce shares…there are several more items, but this is just a sampling!
- Plums from Larken Farms in Waxahachie, TX
- Zucchini & Yellow Squash from Morrison Organic Farm in Cleburne, TX
- Beets from Gundermann Acres in Wharton County, TX
- Sweet Corn from Gundermann Acres in Wharton County, TX
- Red Potatoes from Gundermann Acres in Wharton County, TX
- Squash Blossoms from Gundermann Acres in Wharton County, TX
- Cucumbers from Gundermann Acres in Wharton County, TX
- Cabbage from Gundermann Acres in Wharton County, TX
- Red (Siberian) Kale from Eden Creek Farm in Blooming Grove, TX
- Green Beans from The Home Grown Farm in Waco, TX
- Patty Pan & 8 Ball Squash from Sand Creek Farm in Cameron, TX
- Radishes, spring onions, & golden beets from The We Over Me Farm at Paul Quinn College right here in Dallas
*When working with fresh produce, availability can sometimes change last-minute. We do our best to let you know what’s coming ahead of time, but sometimes things do change, especially when working with local farmers. Thanks for your understanding!
Yes, that’s 11 local items – so excited!
Here are some photos for ya…
Fruit orchards at Larken Farms
Plums from Larken farms
Squash blossoms from Gundermann Acres
Various local squash
Local watermelon radish
I am really enjoying expanding my menu horizons with all these veggies!
I made a variation on the zucchini boats recipe you linked to a couple of weeks ago. It was very good and very easy. First I cut the zucchini lengthwise, salted them and letting them sit for about five minutes (takes out any bitter). Then, I dried the zucchini, scooped out a shallow trench down the middle (lengthwise), loaded it up with some leftover sauteed greens, and topped it off with a little cheese. 20 minutes in the oven (350), and it was done. Nice & easy!
I think you can use the principal of stuffing veggies with just about any leftovers you have.
Awesome! Thanks for sharing Rhonda! Stuffing squash is very versatile and there are numerous ways you could stuff it. The patty pan and 8 ball squashes are perfect for stuffing too!