Hodgepodge

Trees are beginning to disrobe here in Idaho. Since winter creeps in reasonably fast, I celebrate with the first signs.

It's not National Sneak Some Zucchini Into Your Neighbor’s Porch Day (celebrated on August 8th), but I am enjoying the efforts of generous gardeners. I baked chicken thighs and roasted zucchini halves covered with Pork Panko Breadcrumbs (crushed pork rinds). I season them first with whatever catches my fancy and then add some melted butter to achieve the texture and color I prefer. This is also a tasty addition to fish! Of course, we can crush our own; however, I love the convenience.

Although I am still embattled by a sedentary lifestyle due to my new job in a cubicle, I continue to persevere with low carb choices. To counter, I joined a gym! I have 2 visits under my spandex waistband. To celebrate, I gave myself a bit of TLC last Saturday: French Press Coffee with heavy whipping cream.

Autumnally yours,

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Farewell Zucchini

Roasted Zucchini, Steamed Broccoli,
and Tuna Salad

If you garden, live next to an avid gardener or attend your local farmer's market, you are familiar with giant summer zucchinis. Often mistaken for a vegetable, they are actually a fruit, ready for harvest in August. They are so copious that I have sometimes been relieved to see them go, and not for lack of zucchini recipes. It just seems like overkill.

In fact, August 8th was NATIONAL SNEAK SOME ZUCCHINI INTO YOUR NEIGHBOR’S PORCH DAY! This seems like a practical celebration. I like to imagine desperate neighbors—unwilling to trash their hard work—slinking over to the nearest front porch.

I marvel at how long zucchinis last. On this fine October day, I roasted one that was purchased 2 months ago. It had been sitting on my kitchen table and was still moist and fresh. I tossed 3-inch, sliced zucchini sticks with butter and herbs, then sprinkled them with a mixture of crushed pork skins and Parmesan cheese.

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