CSA Farm Share 2013: Week 4

This one was a challenge to lug home, not to mention get into the fridge. I didn't take the largest zukes, but makes I will grab one next time just for a photo op. The other day I made an f'in amazing squash & basil soup with last week's Cousa and I will almost certainly make more with this week's squash. Maybe use it all and freeze a bunch. I love finding uses for the veggies I'm not generally a big fan of.

Speaking of which, the fennel will join its predecessors in being caramelized. I don't use the fennel tops though. I know they are usable, but we just don't like the flavor. For future reference, is there anyone nearby who would like them?

Last week I wanted to make the Kale Chips of Awesomeness (there must be some way to distinguish them from basically plain roasted kale pieces) but ended up throwing all the greens into my Greens & Peanut Stew. Maybe chips this week.

The green beans call out to be dilly (which makes me sad that I never did get any dill into my herb garden… anyone know a good place to look for a plant now? I can go with dillseeds for now, anyway) but I'll have to see if I'm up to canning.

Also, can a person or two comment here? Just to remind me that someone is seeing these? :)

• 2 bunches Chioggia Beets (w/ Greens)
  
• 2 bunches Yellow Carrots
  
• 2 bunches Fennel
  
• 2 bunches Kale
  
• 4 heads Broccoli
  
• 4 Zucchini of Unusual Size
  
• 2 lbs Fava Beans
  
• 2 lbs Green Beans
  
• 4 Cucumbers
  = 30#