So the sun comes out AFTER I harvest all yesterday in the rain! Another light box this week as I'm fighting the elements. . . but the main summer crop that was planted a few weeks ago is still looking good. All the cucumbers, summer squash, beans, tomatoes, peppers. . . look good! Another flooding rain and I'm not sure, though :( Next week I'm looking to neighbors to supplement with fresh strawberries and rhubarb.
In the box this week:
broccoli raab
green onions
garlic scapes (!)
radishes (including an Italian red long variety)
marjoram, mint, and lemon balm (bundled together but use separately)
fresh lavender
Lavender can be used in cooking:
Lavender Sugar (1 cup sugar + 2 tablepoons lavender buds) Grind or chop the lavender, leave whole if you wish, place ina jar with the sugar. Cover and store for at least 2 weeks, shaking occasionally.
Serve over cakes and desserts, in lemonade, coffee, or hot chocolate.
Try it sprinkled on toast.
Fresh or dried lavender can also be used in lemonade, just don't use
too much as it can taste "soapy."
Garlic scapes? Make a pesto with them. Grill them. Stir fry them.
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