Surprise! Thirty-seven pounds of summer squash. Free for the taking. Would you like some?

I made a little mistake when we set out for vacation last week. Although I asked my dear niece, who was kindly house and dog sitting, to water the garden on our absence, I forgot to ask her to pick any summer squash that were ready. They do grow quickly this time of year, and…

Let’s fill some summer vegetables with Mushrooms and Radicchio!

There’s lots going on in the garden right now, and farmstands are filled with just about anything we could want from peas and squash to corn and tomatoes. Many an evening meal around here consists of nothing but vegetables in just about every preparation. Little vegetable boats       Since my kids were little, we’ve loved to…

Ginger Spiced Stuffed Patty Pan Squash

It’s that wonderful time in Vermont when we feel like we have everything at our fingertips. The tables at the farmers markets are filled with color and texture. The little farm stands, often self-serve, that are dotted around the back roads hold just about everything one might need from raw milk to locally raised honey,…