August 2022 – Bailee Bee!

I Let the Zucchinis Go To Waste

The past month was a difficult one for me. There was loss and unexpected death in the community around me, and I had my second miscarriage. I had to process the physical and emotional ramifications of my loss. My energy was needed to heal, and because of that the housework, cooking, and general activities shifted to reflect it.

Impromptu Party Platter

The other day my brother came to visit. It was so hot, I really didn’t feel like cooking much at all. I looked in the fridge for something to serve everyone. It seemed pretty empty, but I got creative and came up with a satisfying platter to serve kids and adults alike.

CSA Sample Meal Plan (Mid Summer)

This week my CSA share came with 1 tromboncino squash (a new to me vegetable), 2 eggplants, 1 basket of cherry tomatoes, several potatoes, several pounds of peaches, a half pound of mushrooms, 4 cups of basil, several bell peppers, 1 pound of tomatillos, 1 cantaloupe, and several large onions. In addition to this, I also picked about ten pounds of tomatoes and 2 pounds of raspberries at a local farm, and I harvested a few cups of chokecherries from some trees in my yard and 2 zucchinis from my garden. This is how I made sure all of the produce got used in our meals.

When Life Gives You Green Tomatoes

Last week brought a beautiful and intense thunderstorm, followed by hail and an abundance of rain. The storm brought much needed moisture, but also knocked most of our green tomatoes from their plants. Not wanting to waste the food I’ve spent the last several months cultivating, I got to work finding a way to use the produce.