This is really a summer squash recipe, not a pumpkin recipe, but summer squash are ideally harvested when they are small and tender, and the reality of gardening is that no matter how diligent you are at picking, eventually you will find monster squash on your hands! Blimp-like zucchinis, and yellow squash that can only…
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Aunt Esther’s Yellow Squash Relish (A Lacto-Fermented Version)
Every season I make a bunch of old-fashioned brined pickles to keep us through the in-between seasons. Late summer and late spring are times when the old garden is dying and the new garden is not yet ready for harvest. I prefer this form of food preservation over heat canning, because it preserves the nutrition…
Summer Squash On The Grill
Summer squash can be a pain to grow in Florida, between the bugs and the mildew, but it is so good! Grilled with a light, herb rub, this made a special summer supper, and would be an excellent accompaniment to hamburgers, BBQ, or pulled pork. The herb rub recipe makes more than you…
In The Garden: The Zucchini Has Escaped
I love the early summer garden, before the pests, heavy rain storms, and incredible heat set in. The garden is easy and productive now, and the weeds and bugs feel under control. However, productivity CAN have some drawbacks! We were gone at the Florida Folk Festival over the weekend, and in only a few…
Toadstools And Fairy Rings 