Nocturnal Surprise

Yesterday was pretty average insofar as most CSA delivery days go, at least until we got home last night after our last delivery. We got out of the truck, and started across the porch to the front door. John was a few steps in front of me and suddenly he turned around and said to me, don't go any further there's a snake up there. Well I thought it was just a small snake of some kind and when I looked closely, stretched clear across the porch floor, just under the step up right into the house was a five foot (at least) King snake. How's that for a welcome home! Thank goodness he wasn't the poisonous kind and I know they will keep those away, but it's not the kind of welcome you want after a long day's work!

Yesterday our CSA boxes were so beautiful and we were pleased to give everyone a dozen free range eggs straight off the egg farm. We had a nice visit with the farmer at his farm, that provided the eggs to us. They have a wonderful pasture for the hens to roam and scratch around on all day, every day. Turns out the farmer is from the next county over from where John and I grew up in Kentucky, talk about a small world!

Strawberry season has ended for us for the season, which makes me sad, but now we can look forward to the other berries and fruits of summer! I love all the wonderful food that our Creator provides for us in the summer months. It comes from our work in the soil, but God gives us the strength,the resources and the help of a CSA Community to bring it all to fruition! Next up, blueberries and blackberries. I have included a recipe for an easy home made Blueberry Ice Cream that I think you will enjoy! Till next time, don't forget to count your blessings!

Immediate Gratification Blueberry Ice Cream (from the Grist)
2 pints Blueberries,
1 and 1/2 C. Sugar
2 T. fresh Lime Juice
1/4 tsp. Salt
3 and 1/2 C. heavy Cream
3/4 C. Buttermilk
Fresh Mint leaves for garnish if you like (I like)
Puree the Blueberries with the sugar in your food processor or blender until "chunky", reserving a few for garnish. Mix in the rest of the ingredients and churn according to your ice cream maker manufacturer's instructions. Garnish with the fresh mint leaves to serve. Enjoy!