The Three Sisters

The three sisters--corn, squash, and beans--who live together in the fields inseparably in Iroquois legend are together again on our dinner table tonight, just as they helped feed the little boy and his family in the story. The kiddos, our "little farmers," helped shuck corn and snap green beans, really excited to be using food from "our" farm and helping with dinner. The squash comes from a generous neighbor, while we wait for our slow squash plant which is just beginning to bear fruit.

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Baked Squash

1-2 yellow squash

olive oil

salt, pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 375F. Slice squash in strips and toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Layer in baking dish and bake approximately 30 minutes or until tender.

Gommie Hungry

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Corn on the Cob

4-6 ears of corn

Bring water (NOT salted) to a boil. Add corn. Cook until desired tenderness.

(Hopefully, my cousin S will check in with the way she makes the corn fresh from their farm. I'm sure this isn't exactly right).

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Green Beans

green beans

1 onion, chopped fine

1 clove garlic (I smash a clove and just toss it in)

salt, pepper

ham, if desired

Snap ends off greens and snap in half if long.

Boil water. Add green beans, onion, garlic, and ham (if desired; bone, cubed, salt pork, whatever). Season to taste. Cook til they reach desired tenderness. Serve with vinegar.

Mommy Hungry