Week of July 31st CSA Box
Veggie of the Week is … Cucumbers!
The cucumbers are really kicking in now. We've attached a recipe we enjoy with our family during cucumber season.
Featured Vegetables this week
Potatoes (Kennebec and Red Norland)
Zucchini and/or Yellow Summer Squash
Cucumbers (variety including Diva, Straight 8, Marketeer)
Green Beans (Blue Lake) and Yellow Beans (Golden Wax)
Garlic (Georgian Crystal)
Onions (Red Wing and Walla Walla)
Vegetables That Still Have Some Growing Up to Do:
Green Peppers
Tomatoes (almost ready!)
Corn (almost ready!)
Winter Squash
Watermelon
Cucumber-Dill Dip
1 8-ounce package fat free cream cheese
1 cup light mayonnaise
2-4 medium cucumbers, peeled, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons onions
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons fresh dill or ½ teaspoon dried dill weed
½ teaspoon hot pepper sauce
Beat cream cheese until smooth, stir in other ingredients
Cover, chill to blend flavors
Dip with crackers or bread
