Monday, July 19, 2010


Dear Friends of B & H Organic Produce,
This time of year is summer squash time. Summer squashes are more than just your average zucchini (as you will know from visiting our stand). Zucchini is great but so are patty pan squash, and crooknecks. I been growing squash for quite a few years and because when you have one you have a thousand, I have learned many ways to prepare them. I have also learned to only select the specific varieties that I personally feel are far superior in taste and texture.
All the squashes may be used interchangeably. I love using them together to vary the presentation. You can grill, sautee, bake, eat raw or roast any of the squashes. Feel free to ask us which fruits are more tender and what sizes are best for which preparation. The crooknecks are often ignored due to their warty flesh but they are far superior for eating raw. I will list some recipes following our list for next weeks market.
What we will have for this weekend:
  • salad mix
  • eggplant
  • cherry tomatoes
  • cucumbers
  • summer squash
  • beans
  • lettuce
  • kale
  • chard
  • peppers
  • basil
  • garlic
Two events to let you all know about:
  1. The Taste of West Reading- Aug 15th at the Reading Museum will feature West Reading chefs showcasing the produce of the West Reading Farmer's Market vendors. This is a "Farm to Table" event. http://www.readingpublicmuseum.org/museum/events/index.php
  2. Shri Yoga in West Reading is hosting a Raw Food Challenge for the month of August. We will be giving a 5% discount to all those whom are participating in the challenge. Contact www.shriyoga.com for more information.
And now for the recipes:
Roasted Summer Squash
slice any of the summer squash varieties into thin slices. Place in a roasting pan. Drizzle with olive oil. Add chopped garlic, basil and parsley. Top with bread crumbs and the cheese of your choice. Bake covered at 375 for 15 minutes. Take cover off and bake until the squash is soft. Enjoy!

Raw Lasagna
I have had this made in several different ways. It takes a bit of preparation but it is sure to surprise you with how tasty it is.
http://rawgourmet.com/recipes You have to go to about the middle of the page for the recipe. Go slowly through the other recipes and see what amazing things can be made raw. Mouth watering.
Have a great week.
Erica
**************Pictured above are roasted zucchini's and their blossoms submitted by one of our market friends!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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