Green Bean Salad is pretty!
Summer Lightning is actually the title of a novel by P. G. Wodehouse–he wrote in the introduction that he decided that Summer Lightning was an ideal title, “But my enthusiasm has been a little diminished since by the discovery that I am not the only one who thinks highly of it. Already I have been informed that two novels with the same title have been published in England, and my agent in America cables to say that three have recently been placed on the market in the United States. As my story has appeared in serial form under its present label, it is too late to alter it now. I can only express the modest hope that this story will be considered worthy of inclusion on the list of Hundred Best Books Called Summer Lightning.” I love Wodehouse, and this week has certainly had more than its share of Summer lightning! We had an amazing series of storms roll
Colorful garlic bulbs
through while we were cooking on Friday, culminating in a tornado watch during pick up time. Fortunately none of our omnivore members were swept away in the deluge. The storm knocked over a LOT of trees out near the farm–not an official tornado, but the farm got over 3 inches of rain and experienced 70 mph winds! Fortunately all is well out there. The power was out over the weekend, but the power from our solar panels provided light for Saturday’s harvest. The corn and basil was windswept, but we’re hoping they’ll bounce back before too long.
On Saturday I had help collecting your shares from two little girls who were at the farm with their moms. They loved helping take the tops off the carrots and they didn’t want to leave when we were done. Think of them when you enjoy this week’s food.
We’ve got another good hot-weather menu planned for this week with another chilled soup, marinated salad, and more. Check it out after the jump!
Each whole share:
Carrots – 2 lb
Tomatoes – 1 lb
Gorgeous borscht
Purslane – 1 plant
Cherry tomatoes – 1 box
Chard – 1 1/2 lbs
Sweet peppers – 2
Summer squash – 5
Lettuce 3 heads
Basil – 1 branch (windfalls after the storm)
Cukes – 2
Parsley – 1 bunch
Potatoes – 1 box
Menu
Nitya’s Dal with Chard – Last year we were honored to learn some south Indian cooking from one of our members. One of the biggest hits was this flavorful dal. One of the ingredients is “Nitya’s mom’s spice mix”, so you know it’s going to be good. If you love the Ann Arbor restaurant The Earthen Jar, this dish is for you. We’re going to top it off with cooling and creamy Cucumber Raita, a traditional Indian condiment. Yum!
Italian Zucchini Pie – A decadent delight from Simply in Season, this quiche-like dish will melt in your mouth.
Yikes! A huge tomato horn worm! I think these creatures are like dragons.
Chilled Carrot Soup with Cumin and Lime – I think the title speaks for itself on a hot day.
Michelle’s Potato Au Gratin – The workers were scraping the pans after we made this on Friday, so we’re sure you’ll love it too. Vegans, never fear, a vegan version is in the works!
Marinated Zucchini Salad- Another perfect taste of summer–basil and crisp parboiled zucchini with fresh tomatoes in a vinaigrette. What could be better?
Summer Lightning Salad with lettuce and purslane–get your Omega-3s here!
Phew! Better go get to work!
peace
Mary
