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(DIR) Post #AyJFPluLKmSFjF06r2 by futurebird@sauropods.win
2025-09-17T21:21:00Z
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I signed up for a farm share. In theory this will make us healthier and save money— but I fear I may end up trying to give away zucchini to strangers on the street whilst crying and longing for a slice or some soup from zabars:(any tips?
(DIR) Post #AyJFX6fsWSEmA8jTyi by pixouls@post.lurk.org
2025-09-17T21:22:17Z
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@futurebird if they have a calendar of what they will be growing through the season, it may help to learn how to best make preserves/freeze them so you don't feel the pressure of using them right away
(DIR) Post #AyJFeG2u4usVFpucs4 by chessert@mastodon.online
2025-09-17T21:23:30Z
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@futurebird Fortunately where I live, I have local organic farms, and farming cousins. 😋 #NEPA
(DIR) Post #AyJFhxHLnNVCCxQtgO by lapis@elekk.xyz
2025-09-17T21:24:14Z
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@futurebird Zucchini cake is a lot like carrot cake. Use smaller zucchiniI used this cultural knowledge in a story I published not mentioning the times I made Zucchini cake myself it was bad because I used Huge honking Zucchini
(DIR) Post #AyJFjEgEaDLaT0gNw8 by vestige@sleepyhe.ad
2025-09-17T21:24:30Z
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@futurebird We have been doing this for years. Every year, the farm over-produces some crop. They learned early on that they made too much zucchini, and scaled back. Last year was way too much eggplant, and I like eggplant. This year was way too many spicy peppers, and WAY too many tomatoes. I have a quart of really nice Potbelly-style pickled peppers in the fridge, and a gallon of home made tomato sauce there too. And my freezer full of tomatoes and peppers.
(DIR) Post #AyJFu22huRpcSRLHLU by femme_mal@mstdn.social
2025-09-17T21:26:26Z
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@futurebird Contact your local soup kitchen or food bank and ask if they are open to donations of excess garden produce.Food insecurity is deepening.https://mstdn.social/@ddayen.bsky.social@bsky.brid.gy/115220147170705810
(DIR) Post #AyJG14f4ZTaGbge4g4 by astronot@mastodon.online
2025-09-17T21:27:43Z
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@futurebird I use https://www.seriouseats.com/ and chef john on youtube to come up with recipes for things i don't know how to cook and for new recipes when i get tired of something.
(DIR) Post #AyJG6FMODmN7EhNBce by SRLevine@neuromatch.social
2025-09-17T21:28:36Z
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@futurebird clear out your freezer in advance so you have space for making large batches of stuff that you can defrost for meals later in the year
(DIR) Post #AyJGD5OVfk08M3crnE by benroyce@mastodon.social
2025-09-17T21:29:54Z
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@futurebirdunfortunately you're going to wind up at the AMNHand Zabar's is too close byyou're doomed
(DIR) Post #AyJGGz2vDUWbpBO2k4 by michael_w_busch@mastodon.online
2025-09-17T21:30:34Z
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@futurebird Here in Minnesota; it is a seasonal tradition to see baskets of free tomatoes, zucchini, and cucumbers in various public spaces.
(DIR) Post #AyJGQCB9l5OFA4dBLs by mhoye@mastodon.social
2025-09-17T21:32:14Z
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@futurebird Be prepared to fortify your spirit by saying "this what seasonal cooking looks like, this is good" to yourself while you're looking up a dozen new ways to manage a seemingly-endless supply of rutabaga.More seriously, learning lacto-fermentation based preservation can help with variety of flavor and stemming the tide of seasonal sameness.
(DIR) Post #AyJGkuDhiyMHXnhLaS by VeroniqueB99@mastodon.social
2025-09-17T21:35:59Z
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@futurebird you HAVE to cook. Make everything you can think of you like with zucchini they freeze like a dream. Do not let anything go to waste. Give yourself time when you get the food. It might feel overwhelming if you don't have a plan.
(DIR) Post #AyJGtvNcmTRRkRdf9s by curiousrobot@infosec.exchange
2025-09-17T21:37:38Z
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@futurebird if the farm has a program that donates excess from the farm boxes, you can always tell them you don’t want certain things (mine donates to the local food bank). I liked the other people’s suggestions for places to look for recipes in this thread too. 🙏
(DIR) Post #AyJHRNyXU7IvzWrQdk by futurebird@sauropods.win
2025-09-17T21:43:43Z
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@benroyce I go in the AMNH all the time I sneak in the back where the ants are like once a week.
(DIR) Post #AyJHYK8g9Aui7Uub8y by futurebird@sauropods.win
2025-09-17T21:44:58Z
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I texted my husband and he didn't even respond so I said "it's good!" and he just said "yes..."With THREE DOTS
(DIR) Post #AyJHsMGlw3MWWGFbBw by SeanPLynch@mastodon.social
2025-09-17T21:48:32Z
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@futurebird We've had dozens from the yard this year.Slice the zucchini thin on a mandolin.Layer the zucchini in a casserole dish with some mozzarella and Parmesan cheese as well as some very thinly sliced onions. Salt, pepper, a little oregano. Light garlic powder is good too.Bake it at 350 f until it starts to brown. While it's baking, fry some bread crumbs in a little butter and olive oil .Let the casserole cool for a few minutes and sprinkle the crumbs and fresh chopped parsley.
(DIR) Post #AyJHwL9u0Vd8ETw6HA by GeePawHill@mastodon.social
2025-09-17T21:49:17Z
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@futurebird Heh. CSA's get what they get, and yes, it can be a whole helluva lot of zukes. But the good ones always have at least *something* one's glad to see, and you can wear a little moral halo for supporting community agriculture.
(DIR) Post #AyJI0wE08dFcLj2tjU by SKleefeld@mastodon.social
2025-09-17T21:50:06Z
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@futurebird You can almost hear the "dun dun DUUNNNNNN!!!" 😄
(DIR) Post #AyJI4dxI0QXqqUzncG by kbm0@mastodon.social
2025-09-17T21:50:43Z
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@futurebird Implied "but"?
(DIR) Post #AyJIQ21NixhjZB6n5c by Moss@beige.party
2025-09-17T21:54:37Z
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@futurebird Aka “yes dear, whatever you say”
(DIR) Post #AyJIQn3opia3SLbtui by SoftwareTheron@mas.to
2025-09-17T21:54:47Z
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@futurebird Zucchini are good to eat. Fry or grill, with tomatoes and onions.
(DIR) Post #AyJJ4aXCp8w4BtKhiy by benroyce@mastodon.social
2025-09-17T22:01:59Z
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@futurebird I know that back entrance well. Rose Center Entrance much nicer! 😆
(DIR) Post #AyJJXyYyZ6x570AqRM by paninid@mastodon.world
2025-09-17T22:07:14Z
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@futurebird
(DIR) Post #AyJKovNtjjc889dcGm by richpuchalsky@mastodon.social
2025-09-17T22:21:33Z
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@futurebird I experienced farm shares in a past era but back then a far too high percentage of what they gave you was leafy greens, more than anyone wanted to eat. Zucchinis would have been a step up
(DIR) Post #AyJL1LqZAy4Bg2yNrE by futurebird@sauropods.win
2025-09-17T22:23:50Z
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@Moss He shall be healthy. We shall both be healthy. AND happy. (mandatory)
(DIR) Post #AyJLrNhZWZhkULZkie by llewelly@sauropods.win
2025-09-17T22:33:13Z
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@futurebird he sent you e lips ?
(DIR) Post #AyJLt3OhzCPW5xY9ku by futurebird@sauropods.win
2025-09-17T22:33:30Z
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@llewelly yeah ... :(
(DIR) Post #AyJOBR5SqaSagiRROS by llewelly@sauropods.win
2025-09-17T22:59:16Z
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@futurebird I know, I'm incorrigible.
(DIR) Post #AyJOTORbPcUfhgMKvI by llewelly@sauropods.win
2025-09-17T23:02:31Z
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@futurebird small zuchinni are sweet,big ones are bitter, if you already know I'm sorry but that's all I know
(DIR) Post #AyJQPJLIdcCOdBamps by lffontenelle@mastodon.social
2025-09-17T23:24:09Z
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@futurebird Paging @sundogplanets
(DIR) Post #AyJTYuogymMTK7bznc by sbourne@mastodon.social
2025-09-17T23:59:30Z
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@futurebird Good thing you're on mastodon so you can send out desperate pleas for recipes.