WELLSPRING CHARITABLE GARDENS

Fresh Today… Eggplant, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Cherry Tomatoes, Potatoes, Lettuce, Daikon Radishes, Carrots, Garlic, Dill, Basil, Peaches, Pluots, Melons, Valencia Oranges & Lemon Verbena (Steep for Tea) Using your Produce… by Julie Moreno Tahini is a paste or nut butter made from ground sesame seeds. It has a richness from the seed's fat but is slightly bitter. It adds lots of flavor and can substitute for part of the oil in dressings or marinades. Tahini is the common ingred

Fresh Today… Summer Squash, Green Beans, Corn, Cucumbers, Garlic, Tomatoes, Potatoes, Peppers, Carrots, Chives, Basil & Rosemary Using your Produce… by Julie Moreno Armenian cucumbers are melons. These cucumbers can grow large and will sometimes have air pockets in the center, which is normal. They are very tolerant to the hot weather and grow well at this time of year. You don’t need to peel them but, if desired, cut out the seeds. Armenian cucumbers are not bitter like th

Fresh Today… Potatoes, Eggplant, Summer Squash, Cucumbers, Garlic, Cherry Tomatoes, Sweet Bell & Lunchbox Peppers, Carrots, Onions, Italian Basil, Chives, Rosemary, Flowers, Figs & Apples Using your Produce… by Julie Moreno Ratatouille is a delightful way to celebrate summer’s bounty. Start by sautéing a mix of eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, and tomatoes in olive oil, adding garlic and basil for flavor. The key is to cook each vegetable until tender but still slightly f

Fresh Today… Summer Squash, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Peppers, Carrots, Garlic, Green Bunching Onions, Rosemary, Chives, Basil, Figs, Apples & Apricots Using your Produce… by Julie Moreno Homemade creamy tomato basil soup is a comforting classic that blends ripe, juicy tomatoes with fresh basil for a burst of vibrant flavor. The soup’s creamy texture comes from a combination of sautéed onions, garlic, and a touch of milk or half and half, creating a rich, velvety consistency. Th

Fresh Today… Summer Squash, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Sweet & Bell Peppers, Avocados, Potatoes, Shallots, Carrots, Garlic, Chives, Basil, Apples & Grapes Using your Produce… by Julie Moreno With all the peppers that we have I included a recipe for Shakshuka. This Mediterranean dish poaches eggs in a mixture of simmered peppers, onions and tomatoes. Serve this with toasted bread to scoop up any of the remaining sauce or tortilla chips to give the dish some crunch. If you still ha

Fresh Today… Summer Squash, Cucumbers, Garlic, Tomatoes, Peppers, Lettuce Mix, Carrots, Rosemary, Chives, Basil, Melons, Grapes, & Peaches Using your Produce… by Julie Moreno Our peppers are in full swing. Right now, we have Bell Peppers, Lunch Box Peppers and Jimmy Nardellos. All of these are sweet peppers and not spicy. The bells are the classic grocery store pepper. They are good eaten raw in salad or cooked, stuffed with your favorite filling. The Lunch Box peppers are

Fresh Today… Tomatoes, Peppers, Potatoes or Eggplant, Summer Squash, Cucumbers, Carrots, Chives, Garlic, Basil, Pluots, Grapes, Peaches, Plums & Melons (Due to weather, Melon ripeness is variable, hard to determine w/o cutting) Using your Produce… by Julie Moreno Today’s recipe is my favorite salsa. It’s perfect when we have so many tomatoes available. I char the tomatoes and vegetables, then blend everything in a food processor or blender. I like to remove the tomato skins