It has been a crazy week already and it’s only Tuesday!! In an attempt to pick up a trailer load of hay I slid in the mud and jack knifed my truck and trailer. After being rescued by the mail man and an hour of digging it out, we turned for home. Two days later (Monday) we headed back towards the hay and made it safely! But then we had to unload all that hay before the storm arrived. Ugh! I’m tired! Today we did our weekly run to town for piano and groceries, and while there swung by and caught Sesame Street Live on base! That was a fun surprise for the kids. The next three days consist of driving back and forth so that my oldest can volunteer at a horse camp. But the week ends with a girls night out at a Josh Turner concert. Yea! So all that to say, I’m busy this week! So here are some recipes to try with your summer bounty:

Beet Salad

Prepared beets (do this by boiling beets until soft, then drop in cold water and peel)

Dressing:

1/4 c apple cider vinegar
1 t maple syrup
1 t onion powder
1 T prepared horseradish
1/4 t ground cloves
1/2 t salt
1/4 t pepper
5 T olive oil

Chop the beets and place in salad bowl. Mix with feta cheese and appropriate amt of dressing to your taste. Yum!
hint: Let this soak for an hour or overnight, it will soak up the dressing.

Squish Squash

Wash and slice yellow squash. Cook in 2 T water until soft. Then using a slotted spoon, pick up squash and place in serving bowl. Smash the squash with a fork with some butter (amt varies on how much squash you are using). Add salt and pepper to taste and serve. So easy, yet so yummy.

That’s all for today. I would LOVE to hear your recipes for beets, zuchinni, swiss chard, and romaine. Oh and what do you do with all those radishes??