We were truly blessed this week by neighbors who have bountiful harvests. The garden goodies just kept coming through the door to our surprise.
Our neighbors knew how our summer went and have been so generous and we are ever so thankful.
Onions, snap beans and zucchini from neighbor Dave who in my opinion is one of the best gardeners I know. This was the third time he has brought us goodies...he mentioned next will be acorn squash as he has waaaay too many for Liz his wife and himself to eat. Yummy! The zucchini has been frozen, the snap beans have been eaten and the onions will be used unless we get more which I will then dehydrate them. I love using dehydrated onions in stews, soups and chili.
Next up was the 5 gallon pail of potatoes...are they not just beautiful? Our neighbor Bill did a wonderful job this year! He also mentioned there would be many more to come....his crop is huge and he is a single man. I have a batch of potato chips in the dehydrator as I type this....the first time I have attempted such a thing but the potatoes were so large, I couldn't resist trying. If they turn out well, I will make more and dehydrate some more just plain for stews and soups which we eat in abundance during the winter.
Can you see the apples in the background? Our neighbor John brought a bushel...they are not crab apples...regular apples which are surprisingly very sweet. I have already made applesauce with them and it is oh so delicious!
Then neighbor Brian and his father Larry carried in buttercup squash, crooked neck squash and cucumbers! I had never tried either type of squash so off to the Internet to check to see how they were to be cooked and boy oh boy are they delectable! Now one of my favorites and they will be added to the seed list for next summer.
Funny how things work out isn't it? I was thinking that we would not be enjoying garden fresh veggies except through a farmer's market but here we are munching and loving the generosity of such good neighbors and friends.,,,for this we are truly thankful.
Remember to give your loved ones a hug!
Linking up with Amy over at Homestead Revival
How lovely it is to share!
ReplyDeleteMost definitely! :-)
DeleteWonderful neighbors! You were missed and appreciated that's for sure. Can you believe we've had only one zucchini this year? I bought it! I think this is the first time I've bought the squash! Can't wait to see how your chips turn out.
ReplyDeleteOnly one?! Wow, usually they grow like weeds as does squash. Huh, the weather either must not have been right or maybe the seeds a little old? That is what I find happens when mine don't do well. Will be heading into round two with the chips....I didn't like how the first round turned out. LOL
DeleteI have an abundance of zucs again this year and, now that the weather has cooled and I can turn the oven on again, I intend to make breads. Tomatoes are slowly turning red and we have big peppers and onions. If we were neighbors, we would definitely share with you!
ReplyDeleteHow sweet Sharon! Sounds like your garden is bountiful this year as well. I love zucchini bread....especially with chocolate chips! :0)
DeleteThat's one of my favorite things about gardening "people", generally, they always want to share their excess. Glad you're surrounded by such awesome people!
ReplyDeleteThanks Andrea, I too am glad to be surrounded by such great people. :0)
DeleteOh, you never had crook neck squash? If you get any little ones they are good cut up and thrown into a salad(raw). The same goes for patty pan squash and okra. Yummy! (anyway the gals in my family think so, no so much the guys)I am getting ready to make more dried apple chips.
ReplyDeleteNo, I have never had it....great to know that they are yummy in salad..thanks for the tip Patty! Dried apple chips sound delish as well...don't you just love garden produce?! Enjoy!
DeleteYellow crook-neck squash are a staple in my garden--such a great flavor. So glad you can enjoy the harvest. What wonderful neighbors you have!
ReplyDeleteI will be here as well now! Yes, we are very lucky.
DeleteI hope your potato experiment works out! That's such a cool idea.
ReplyDeleteThanks Laura, I hope so too! :-)
DeleteWhat wonderful neighbors!!!! I love that they shared their harvest with you.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend.
Thanks Leslie and yes they are. You have a great weekend as well! :-)
DeleteI love to hear such stories of generosity. You have wonderful neighbours. I don't even get a return smile from one of my neighbours! Won't stop trying to get one though!
ReplyDeleteCath @ Bits 'n Bobs
Oh Cath, that is so sad! I am glad to hear that you keep on trying though...I would too! Have a great weekend!
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