Some of you will remember I had an instructional post last summer about pickled squash. It was the first I'd made in many years and I managed two batches (12 jars) before the squash gave out. I anticipated having more space this summer with our "pool garden" therefore planted extra hills of squash and purchased 24 canning jars. What I didn't anticipate were August temperatures and lack of rain in mid June! We've watered, but the hot, dry wind has taken its toll on our garden. The squash is not producing like I hoped. At least we haven't been plagued with squash bugs like many folks in our area.
So far we've had steamed squash and onions twice and given away a mess to someone who shared their potatoes and sugar snap peas with us. Even though I haven't gotten to make my squash casserole yet (a favorite!), I was determined to pickle the next harvest. Vidalia onions were all I had on hand and there was only enough squash for four jars, but ... can you spot the other difference in this batch? The peppers also came from my garden!! It's the first time I've grown them!
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I have no idea what squash is! It's an undiluted drink here in the UK. :D
No squash in the UK? How interesting.
Looks good, Sis! Guess I'll not get any from you this year. :(
LL Cool Joe:
I think that what we call a squash, you refer to as a marrow.
Kelly, you are a domestic goddess. I can only aspire...
Joey - Hopefully Debby has explained what a squash is for you. (though when I hear "marrow" I think of what's inside a bone!)
Pamel - I'm sure you'll get some. Mel already pointed out that would be one jar for her, one for you, and two for me to keep. I'm hoping to make more tomorrow.
Debby - I'm still wiping the tears from my eyes....from laughing so hard! I'm about as far from a domestic goddess as one can get!!
Kelly is too modest. As one who has known her most of her life, I can unequivocally state that she has MANY talents . . . domestic goddess being only one of many.
I don't know about domestic goddess...I think of you more as a woman of wisdom and unique pursuits!
Your canned goods look fabulous. Hope you get another good batch today!
quid
LL Cool is both right and wrong. Squash is not traditionally grown here in England but it is certainly available to buy. He is correct that we tend to call a soft drink that you dilute to taste squash.
Anyway, loving your post Kelly, those jars are so colourful it would be a shame to eat the contents.
Well that's a part of gardening-some years you have a bumper crop of one thing and next year, nothing! My squash got those nasty squash bugs-my fault-I didn't cover the stems.
Bob - You are too kind. Now I would consider YOUR wife a domestic goddess! She's one talented lady!
Quid - If we ever manage another "gathering" I'll be sure to bring some for you to try.
Tracy - Thanks for the imput on squash in the UK. Yep, quite pretty to look at, but equally nice to eat!
MS Artist - Hmmm..I've never heard of covering the stems to prevent squash bugs. I love hearing different folks' remedies for different problems.
I think Zucchini aka squash is called Courgettes in the UK....
we just need sunshine for our Zucchini!
Ah, ok now I know. Sorry I'm not an expert on food. :D Thanks for all your help. :) So we call it a marrow.
Kathe - Well, we've certainly had plenty of sunshine around here so far! I'll eat Zucchini, but I really love the yellow summer squash best!
Joey - I'm glad everything got straightened out for you. :) (no thanks to me...I was clueless)
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