There's a joke on Vashon Island near Seattle that you can't drive on the island in the summertime with your windows down or else someone will throw a zucchini in it. I completely understand. I figure I've harvested about 25lbs of zucchini so far. I've given away many, contributed one for a chocolate-zucchini cake for our neighborhood block party, made five loaves of zucchini bread, one batch of soup, and several kabobs. Sadly, none of these recipes blow my mind. Zucchini is best eaten simply grilled or in the house special (see previous post). I have "eight ball" that looks like a big globe and "black zucchini" which is the traditional kind. The eight ball looks cool but doesn't taste much better than regular. I want to try it halved and stuffed with a bulgar pilaf - that might make it worthwhile.
Next year: two plants tops, of the regular variety.
Oh, and the plants are still kicking so if you drive by my house with your window open, watch out!
