Comments on: Gardener’s Holidays: Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbor’s Porch Day

By: Emily@remodelingthislife

Emily@remodelingthislife — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 15:20:10 +0000

We gave lots of zucchini to neighbors at the cottage this summer. What a fun day!
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By: Susy

Susy — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 17:26:44 +0000

Candy e-mailed me the recipe, I thought I’d add it here in case anyone is interested.

Hot Dog Relish

This is a sweet version that is terrific on grilled Cheddar cheese
sandwiches –

2 C distilled white vinegar
2 C sugar
4.5 t salt
1.5 t freshly ground black pepper
1.5 t ground cinnamon
3/4 t ground cloves
9 C finely chopped zucchini.
4 small onions, finely chopped.
2 apples, peeled and finely chopped.
2 green tomatoes, finely chopped.

1. In a large noncreative kettle, combine the vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, cinnamon, and cloves. Bring to a boil. Add the zucchini, onions, apples, and green tomatoes. Simmer uncovered, stirring frequently, until thick, about 30 minutes.

2. Pack the relish into four clean, hot 1-pint jars, leaving 1/2 inch of headroom. Using a plastic or wooden spatula, remove air bubbles. Wipe the rim with a clean cloth and seal.

3. Process in a boiling-water bath according to your altitude.

4. Let cool undisturbed for 12 hours. Store in a cool, dry place. Allow 6 weeks for the full flavors to develop.

By: pam

pam — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 12:04:48 +0000

I’m sad…no one tried to give me any zuchinni.
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By: Mangochild

Mangochild — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 12:01:13 +0000

I wish I had been home so I could take part in this glorious holiday/day :-) What fun it is. My mother found a huge zucchini on her desk at work on the 8th, and while she suspects which coworker was celebrating the day, the donor managed the deed unseen. It was delicious.
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By: Maureen

Maureen — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 03:20:51 +0000

We ATE all ours…sigh. I actually did take a photo of some flowers growing in with the zucchini plants today, would that count :)
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By: KitsapFG

KitsapFG — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 02:00:47 +0000

We are keeping up with the zucchini so there is really none ot spare. It’s a cute idea though and the dog looks like quite a little character.

By: Susy

Susy — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 18:48:39 +0000

They’re in the same family, so I think they count. Perhaps we should rename: Sneak some Cucubits onto your Neighbors Porch, that would cover most of the prolific veggies.

By: Renee

Renee — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 18:34:03 +0000

That’s funny! Here, however, my yellow squash are the only plants that survived transplanting, and since I eat them small in salads, they don’t become as prolific.

On the other hand, I’ve been giving away cucumber (Straight Eight) like crazy. I have 10 plants that are yielding a lot more than we can consume. Maybe I should start “Sneak Some Cucumber onto Your Neighbor’s Porch Day”. :o)
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By: Susy

Susy — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 16:16:30 +0000

OOOOO, I’d love to have your recipe for zucchini relish. I know of a few places around that are offering free big zukes to anyone who wants them.

By: Candy Blakeslee

Candy Blakeslee — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 16:03:19 +0000

I had no idea today was Sneak Some Zucchini On Your Neighbor’s Porch Day! I was at my neighbor’s house last night begging for any left-over zucchini, so I would have enough to make relish. Our zucchini plants did not produce enough this year, and I am so disappointed. I still want to make zucchini marmalade, zucchini chutney, zucchini lasagna…and the list goes on. So…to my neighbors…your zucchinis are welcome here.