Summer Bounty

I don't have a veggie garden

 

I wish I did but I'd have to share

it with all my "deer" friends

(and by that I mean the 4 legged kind)

and neither of us share well

so that would not work

 

But the next best thing is

having great friends and neighbors

that share the bounty

from their gardens!!

 

The other day my sweet friend Judy

gave me a bag of okra from her garden

.......couple of days later I

was visiting my neighbor, Bobbie

and she shared a bag full of

butternut squash

 

I LOVE FRESH PRODUCE!

 

 

and for those of you that asked
here's how we cooked our fresh bounty

 

Start by washing and then peeling your squash

 

 

Cut in half and scoop out the seeds

then cut into one inch pieces,

 

In a bowl combine two tablespoons of olive oil, one minced garlic clove, add your squash

and salt and pepper to taste 

 

place on cookie sheet

and bake in a 400 degree oven for 25-30 minutes

 

 

When they are crispy and brown

they are done!!

 

Chop your okra in bite size pieces

discarding the ends

 

 

Next, you'll need two bowls

One for your wash (buttermilk and one egg)

and one for your dredge

( 1 cup cornmeal + 1-2 tablespoons of flour,

and seasoning - we used old bay)

 

We didn't have buttermilk but my smart hubby

knew how to make his own

Combine 1 cup milk with 1 tablespoon lemon juice

 

 

Heat oil to about 375 degrees

 

 

Cook each batch until lightly brown

 

 

 

 

Hubby grilled butterfly pork chops
to go with our fresh produce

Serve with fresh lemon & cucumber water
So refreshing

 

Thank the Lord for His provision

 

AND EAT UP!!

 

Every Little Birdie says

It's great to have friends that share their summer bounty!