Those summer veggies are coming in picture perfect and brimming with nutrients. White squash, yellow squash, fancy squash, zucchini, and bell peppers are here and just beggin’ to be stuffed with shrimp from Mr. Two or ground beef or pork from Justin. As I mentioned before, there’s a hefty selection of different breads (I may have mentioned them already) from which to make breadcrumbs. The squash are very plentiful, so I decided to reprint my mother-in-law’s fabulous recipe for squash pudding. It’s been a favorite in our family forever. First, you’ll need about 3 to 4 squash (I usually use the white patty pan but any kind will do). Cut into sections, peel, seed and boil till tender, then drain the pulp, put into a mixing bowl and mash. Add ¾ cup milk, 2 eggs, 1½-cup sugar (brown sugar is especially good), 1 cup self rising flour and 1 tsp vanilla. With a hand mixer, mix all ingredients until fairly smooth and about the consistency of lumpy cake batter. Pour into a buttered baking dish and bake at 350°F until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool and cut into squares. You can top with a sprinkling of powdered sugar if you like. The kids will never know.
Southy’s Soups has been preparing some amazing cold soups. Now I know it’s hard to think about soups in the summer, but when the weather’s hot, you’re looking for something light for lunch or supper. A refreshing cold soup, a fresh summer salad and Voila! Room for dessert! I know, I know. I really have been a very good girl about the goodies but, let’s face it guys, aren’t our vendors’ goodies the best? Biscotti, oatmeal raisin, chocolate chip, almond macaroons, lemon scones, anise cookies, raw almond butter cookies, nut and spice cookies, lemon crunches, muffins, ginger cookies, wedding cookies, gluten-free peanut butter chocolate chip, GF chocolate crinkles, Morning Glory muffins, pecan pie, sweet potato pie, cherry pie, luscious cheesecake – you could drown in deliciousness here! I won’t even get into the Popsicles, but… how wonderfully refreshing on a warm summer day! Don’t worry, Mr. Mayor, there are only good ingredients in those goodies.
You won’t want to stop there; there’s so much more out here – a beautiful summer breeze, delightful music, great food. What more can you ask for? I can’t think of anything either. See you at the Market!
Lots of love
Charlene LeJeune
Abundant Life Kitchen
