When neighbors give away produce, it\u2019s often one of these:<\/p>\n
A garden vegetable that grows fast and in abundance
\nA fruit that ripens all at once
\nA herb that\u2019s too much for one household
\nA traditional ingredient from another culture
\nThese foods are often shared simply because there\u2019s too much to use alone.<\/p>\n
Once you identify what you\u2019ve been given, preparation is usually simple. Most shared produce can be:<\/p>\n
Eaten raw (washed well) <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" When neighbors give away produce, it\u2019s often one of these: A garden vegetable that grows fast and in abundance A fruit that ripens all at once A… <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":12024,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12023","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"yoast_head":"\n
\nRoasted with oil and salt
\nSaut\u00e9ed with garlic or spices
\nAdded to soups, stews, or salads
\nPickled or preserved for later.READ MORE BELOW<\/strong><\/p>\n