Comments on: succotash, 2010

By: kristen

kristen — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 03:04:09 +0000

I am so thrilled, Karen, that you have found a great fresh way to use up your veg… John asked me, “Why do you call it succotash?” and I had no good reason, other than corn!

I adore your story about the bookshop, and Mitch deserves a huge hug. Obviously the right mother has been taking him to the right places! Enjoy!

By: Karen

Karen — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 01:06:18 +0000

You have rescued succotash with your fresh version! Hurray! We served it tonight with grilled pork chops and big slices of watermelon… the perfect summer meal.
AND, couldn’t agree with you more on the books. Just visited my favorite local independent book store today — Park Road Books. I get giddy just pulling in the parking lot. Mitch, our 11-year old said recently that he loved the smell of a new book… one of my proudest parenting moments.

By: kristen

kristen — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 02:53:15 +0000

Karen, you’ll be devoted: totally fresh and light. And tonight we had a layered bake of sliced zucchini, sliced garlic, shredded Asiago cheese and olive oil drizzled over all. That will help get rid of your inventory!

By: Karen

Karen — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 00:05:37 +0000

Can’t wait to try this recipe. My zucchini is going crazy right now, so I am on the hunt for recipes!

By: kristen

kristen — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 03:21:34 +0000

Min, how did I miss your comment? YES, the corn this year is simply incredible, and John informs me that the season hasn’t even started yet: tomorrow’s the day! Yippee… I think the recipes for cooked succotash look awful, so go for mine, raw and fresh.

By: kristen

kristen — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 04:11:59 +0000

OMG, Bee, I suddenly remembered that, but was it “String Beans and Succotash… and isn’t that swell”?

What WAS that?

In any case, mine’s lovely, and since a neighbor tonight just dropped off FIFTEEN squashes, I’d better like succotash, bless her heart.

By: Bee

Bee — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 23:16:59 +0000

I’ve realized, reading this post, that I always thought that succotash had something to do with squash. I have a vague memory of Alfalfa saying something about lima beans and succotash. You make it sound so lovely and summery.

I envy that farm stand. Why do these things not exist in England?

By: Kristen

Kristen — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 03:32:50 +0000

Jo, glad you can use your courgettes! The soup sounds divine, sort of a courgette gazpacho?

Kitten pictures galore on FB!

By: Jo

Jo — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:56:32 +0000

How great — yet another “Corgette” recipe for all the veggies that are bursting out of my allotment…I made the most delicious soup (Tomatoes, zucchini, red pepper, garlic, onions and spices, and then chicken stock…yummy)…anyway, kitten pictures would be appreciated! Glad things are peaceful and happy!

By: min

min — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:05:51 +0000

Oh I have always pictured succotash as some over cooked vegetable dish with lima beans. YOurs looks so bright and fresh!. I think the corn this year is amazing. In fact I was thinking about trying your sweet corn soup since we are still without a n oven or stove and I am trying to get creative with my little electric burner. Good luck with the house primping and shingles.