tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-313396449380749054.post4196667867972850218..comments2024-02-19T10:47:29.706-05:00Comments on Eight Gate Farm - New Hampshire: Harvest Monday - 8 August 2016Eight Gate Farm NHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15877942009419912353noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-313396449380749054.post-1696116964540324062016-08-11T07:12:53.620-04:002016-08-11T07:12:53.620-04:00Yes! Like falafel, but it's easier to make and...Yes! Like falafel, but it's easier to make and not deep fried. We always add Lea Perrins Worcestershire to Nature's Burger.Phuonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07658691564062044986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-313396449380749054.post-31789715120044192242016-08-10T10:31:47.756-04:002016-08-10T10:31:47.756-04:00Oh, that's so funny about your pickles :). We...Oh, that's so funny about your pickles :). We aren't getting a "glut" yet, but they are picking up the pace where there are a few in the fridge still to use up. Unfortunately, no Diva's yet and I'm not sure if we will end up getting any as it had to be re-seeded and is now shaded by the others which are much further advanced.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-313396449380749054.post-26414960600659985982016-08-09T13:06:18.651-04:002016-08-09T13:06:18.651-04:00Thanks, Phuong. That sounds delicious...kind of li...Thanks, Phuong. That sounds delicious...kind of like fallafel?Eight Gate Farm NHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15877942009419912353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-313396449380749054.post-70113357166383017572016-08-09T13:05:36.332-04:002016-08-09T13:05:36.332-04:00Yes, that's what I'm commanding TKG to do!...Yes, that's what I'm commanding TKG to do!Eight Gate Farm NHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15877942009419912353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-313396449380749054.post-73665503286693542412016-08-09T13:05:13.741-04:002016-08-09T13:05:13.741-04:0040 jars, yikes! TKG informs me that she did not in...40 jars, yikes! TKG informs me that she did not inoculate the pickles. Whatever that means...Eight Gate Farm NHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15877942009419912353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-313396449380749054.post-26962619912828719482016-08-09T13:04:26.987-04:002016-08-09T13:04:26.987-04:00Thanks Dave. Yes, there are plenty of uses for cuc...Thanks Dave. Yes, there are plenty of uses for cucumbers. Unfortunately they only take two or so at at time!Eight Gate Farm NHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15877942009419912353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-313396449380749054.post-50635722645984617622016-08-09T10:34:31.531-04:002016-08-09T10:34:31.531-04:00Look at all those cucumbers, pretty amazing. Your ...Look at all those cucumbers, pretty amazing. Your artichokes and garlic look so great. All your summer vegetables are really coming in.<br /><br />I second David on the tzatziki sauce, we eat it with little fried up rounds of Nature Burger in pita bread.Phuonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07658691564062044986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-313396449380749054.post-82048660247697882462016-08-09T00:13:43.212-04:002016-08-09T00:13:43.212-04:00I grew Taxi many years ago and it was a favorite a...I grew Taxi many years ago and it was a favorite and a great short season variety. You certainly do have a lot of cukes! Better keep canning!Lexahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11067337116117320740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-313396449380749054.post-53086687834248587902016-08-08T16:28:03.615-04:002016-08-08T16:28:03.615-04:00Last year I had a glut of pickling cucumbers. Aft...Last year I had a glut of pickling cucumbers. After canning 40 jars I fed the rest to the rabbits. Yes the Divas are good. Since they don't need a pollinator I found they taste better when they get large and ripe. Do you inoculate your lacto-fermented vegetables? gardenvariety-hoosierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02823437033502199023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-313396449380749054.post-7698003456165143442016-08-08T15:15:02.456-04:002016-08-08T15:15:02.456-04:00Well, at least it is better to have too many pickl...Well, at least it is better to have too many picklers than not enough - I think! I'm not much help as I can't hardly keep up with the slicer I grow. I did enjoy a dish my wife made with cukes in yogurt sauce. And I do make tabbouleh salad with them, which also calls for a tomato or too. And count me as impressed with that big spud! I got less from a whole hill than you did with one potato.Dave @ HappyAcreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03441364543023807886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-313396449380749054.post-37861345303044156842016-08-08T14:15:23.527-04:002016-08-08T14:15:23.527-04:00Thanks, Julie. 40 jars of pickles is a lot!Thanks, Julie. 40 jars of pickles is a lot!Eight Gate Farm NHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15877942009419912353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-313396449380749054.post-49477940405801546532016-08-08T14:14:35.281-04:002016-08-08T14:14:35.281-04:00You, envious of my gardening! Now I've heard e...You, envious of my gardening! Now I've heard everything.Eight Gate Farm NHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15877942009419912353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-313396449380749054.post-28337600235041892842016-08-08T14:13:54.311-04:002016-08-08T14:13:54.311-04:00Thanks, Sue. We aren't supposed to have water ...Thanks, Sue. We aren't supposed to have water problems here, but...Eight Gate Farm NHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15877942009419912353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-313396449380749054.post-62661001097085546852016-08-08T14:12:58.683-04:002016-08-08T14:12:58.683-04:00Thanks, Dave. Those are all good suggestions.Thanks, Dave. Those are all good suggestions.Eight Gate Farm NHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15877942009419912353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-313396449380749054.post-1951011125968321492016-08-08T14:12:31.371-04:002016-08-08T14:12:31.371-04:00Thanks, Susie. The cucumbers are a "happy pro...Thanks, Susie. The cucumbers are a "happy problem."Eight Gate Farm NHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15877942009419912353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-313396449380749054.post-3764393281901404402016-08-08T13:19:37.028-04:002016-08-08T13:19:37.028-04:00That is one big potato! You are all set for Mr Po...That is one big potato! You are all set for Mr Potato Head and Carla Cucumber ;) I definitely ended up with way too many cucumbers last year and made pickles and more pickles, over 40 jars, which is way too many! I planted less this year.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00193278804750154921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-313396449380749054.post-71416704308001201892016-08-08T11:50:22.562-04:002016-08-08T11:50:22.562-04:00Your garlic is gorgeous! I'm so envious. Vegan...Your garlic is gorgeous! I'm so envious. Vegan dog chews. Too funny. I don't have any recommendations for cucumber gluts other than to not grow so many! Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07812702328134261533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-313396449380749054.post-23511400179594256272016-08-08T10:44:14.095-04:002016-08-08T10:44:14.095-04:00Oh the vagaries of gardening in New England--no ra...Oh the vagaries of gardening in New England--no rain and watering bans. Glad you have irrigation. So many cukes. Vegan dog chews! A little humor for Monday morning.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02829131199053004482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-313396449380749054.post-75970114004296590162016-08-08T09:56:00.944-04:002016-08-08T09:56:00.944-04:00Good looking garlic, but remember the hardnecks on...Good looking garlic, but remember the hardnecks only keep a few months so best to enjoy now. I am really envious of your cucumber glut. Pickles are not the only use. How about salads? Tomato/cucumber (but you need tomatoes). There's wilted cucumber salad (slice cukes and an onion, salt, let sit for a few hours, squeeze out the moisture, dress with vinegar, water and a little sugar.). German/nordic variant adds sour cream and dill. There are Thai and Japanese variants using fish sauce, tamari, lime juice, sesame oil, etc. There is also tzatziki sauce, cucumber sauce on poached fish, and cold cream of cucumber soup.David Veltenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07710293718143454000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-313396449380749054.post-63556032527694121492016-08-08T09:44:24.931-04:002016-08-08T09:44:24.931-04:00Well, too bad it's just one for now, but that ...Well, too bad it's just one for now, but that Taxi tomato really is a perfect specimen. And so many cucumbers - I've got no suggestions for you though.Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10354350096358468967noreply@blogger.com