Putting This Week's Share to Good Use

The tomato topped bruschetta was great, even if we had to eat it inside, as the rain, thunder and lighting didn't let up until after dark. It would have been a little better had I not realized the bread was as close to the broiler as it was. In my opinion, a little charing adds just adds another level of flavor.

I also threw some chopped scapes into the sauteed shrimp, which was then served on a bed of lettuce. Turned into a perfect summer meal..

Saturday morning, a request for pancakes was made, so I thought I would utilize some of the half and half in place of the buttermilk I usually use in the batter. Luckily, I had all of the other ingredients on hand, so I didn't have to make any emergency trips to the store.  Topped with strawberries and some left over maple syrup, they made a delicious treat.

I usually make many more than we can eat, so the rest are comfortably in my freezer, ready to heat up the next time I hear "can I have pancakes?"

Saturday night was a beautiful one, so we made our way down to the beach to grill some burgers- a new bunch of  bruschetta made it down with us and was a bit hit..

We stopped at the Garden of Ideas on Sunday to replenish our supply of scapes - definitely want to try making the pesto. We ran into Joe and almost got ran over by Ilsa in the jeep, perhaps rushing home to finish Joe's Father's Day lunch? Slowly getting to know them, visiting with them a few minutes when we stop by, or running into them at the beach or the green market in town, has most definitely been an added bonus to our CSA membership.

I am always full of wonder every time I stop by the stand and take a few minutes to walk the property. Every week brings new blooms in the garden - it's like visiting for the first time. Except now, Ariana runs right to the rope swing and shyly looks around for Harlan......it is becoming as popular with her as it is with me.