Surprise veggies!

I was gone for three weeks and came back to a nice surprise!  Besides the fact that my garden is overgrown and neglected, of course.  But my crookneck squash popped up (I didn't expect that to grow, either) and I have a bunch of squash.  When I left, I saw ONE eggplant growing but came back and found FOUR!  :D  Also, my green onions grew monstrous.  Yikes!  They're practically leeks...except not.  ;)

Frozen greens

I froze ridiculous amounts of kale and collards this past weekend.  Having a steamer and vacuum sealer is awesome.

I also discovered an absolutely divine snack.  Kale chips made with maple syrup, oil and a little bit of salt.  YUM.  And because we also have a food dehydrator, kale chips are a cinch.

Note to self:  make more kale chips asap.

Eggplant!

I was shocked to find an eggplant in my garden!  I planted a bunch of eggplants but they were severely neglected before I was able to get them into the garden.  I didn't expect any fruit at all.  :)  Plus a handful of cherry tomatoes and ground cherries (which, taste like Twinkies by the way).

Yay, carrots!!!  I planted Chantenay and Paris Market but have yet to find those Paris Market ones...I can't quite remember where I put them.  The ones on the right somehow snuck into a spot I didn't plant carrots in and grew together.  How awesome!

CSA and Homegrown

Nothing more satisfying than eating vegetables that you grew...or that a local farmer grew.  ;)