Wild Hare Weekly, Summer #5/18: Zucchini & Fresh Favas!
Ok, now it REALLY feels like Summer. Just as I’d hoped, Zucchini and Summer Squash have come on just in time for holiday weekend grilling, and so have the Fava Beans! We love growing and eating fresh Fava Beans, and it seems like they only get more and more popular among our customer base with every year. Fresh beans are such a fleeting treat, and if you're new to the world of Fava Beans, be sure to check out the tips in the recipe section below for some ideas for putting yours to use. And if you're looking for a way to enjoy them without the fuss (or the stove), and impress your family grill-side this week, you can grill the pods whole, let them cool a bit, and then pop them out casually to enjoy them as a savory snack. Every year, Hazel and I spend an evening or two yapping on the porch, pulling big broad beans out of their pods and skins before cooking them into our dinner (usually pasta at that point). Yes, the shelling process takes a bit of extra work, but an opportunity to slow down and pass the time together is beyond worth it, especially since she’s old enough to work gainfully in the Farmstand and tell you herself how much she loves Fava Beans herself!
Quick reminder, the farm will be open for our regular hours this week. If you’re travelling, please let us know ASAP if you need to make alternate pickup arrangements or if you’d like us to donate your produce.
Thanks and have a great week!
Katie
Shelling Fava Beans Since 2014
IN THIS WEEK’S FARMSHARES:
Zucchini and/or Summer Squash
Lettuce and/or Frisee
Fava Beans
Red Beets
Rainier Cherries
SEASONAL RECIPES & HELPFUL HINTS
FAVA BEANS: HOW TO COOK, SOAK, PEEL & FREEZE - Tori Avey
FRESH FAVA BEANS, TWO (EASIER) WAYS - Chocolate & Zucchini
17 CHEFS ON THEIR FAVORITE WAYS TO COOK FAVA BEANS- Food & Wine
ZUCCHINI PASTA WITH FAVA BEANS & LEMON THYME BUTTER - Honest Cooking
WHIPPED FETA WITH BEETS, PISTACHIOS & HONEY- Eating Well
ROASTED BEET HUMMUS- Minimalist Baker
ROASTED BEET - CITRUS SALAD WITH RICOTTA & PISTACHIO VINAIGRETTE, - J. Kenji Lopez-Alt
GRILLED ZUCCHINI - Nigella Lawson
PARMESAN ROASTED ZUCCHINI- Barefoot Contessa
CHERRY ALMOND DUTCH BABY - Smitten Kitchen
