This is the place to get a hold of each other!

I hope that all CPC members will begin to use this blog to get in touch with each other for quick exchanges, information and brainstorming.  Networking and communication are important--they keep this group exciting.  Don't lose sight of the "community" side of the equation and  how fun it is to find surprises in your variety bag at the end of the exchanges.  The next exchange is on October 15th.  What's in your bag?? ;-)

Thank you for another great exchange!

Thank you members who were able to participate in the produce exchange yesterday and don't forget that our next one is on October 15th! -Lisa

Produce Exchange, Saturday, September 10, 2011

If you are interested in participating in a produce exchange next Saturday, September 10th, please let me know by Wednesday, September 7th.  I'm also looking for indoor locations for a meeting/potluck in November so if you have any ideas on venues, please let me know.  Have a great week and a relaxing Labor Day!

Gazpacho Recipe from Leslie

This recipe can be used for the last of your summer harvest!

1 cucumber peeled
3 tomatoes peeled (you can blanch them for 15 seconds to peel them easily)
1 onion peeled
1/2 Green pepper
4 cups water
4 cups french bread (crust removed) broken apart in chunks
1 Tbsp lemon pepper
4 tsp salt
2 tsp chopped garlic
1/4 cup wine vinegar (or use half lime juice and half balsamic vinegar)
4 Tbsp Olive Oil
2 Tbsp tomato paste

1 green onion finely chopped an d3 slices cooked crumbled bacon for garnish

Assembly:
Cut a small amount (1tsp) of each vegetable and finely dice reserving for garnish.  Put remaining ingredients in a food processor and puree.  Simmer on low for 3 hours.  Chill and service with the diced vegetable and toast points.  Lesley says you can add a little seeded and minced jalepeno to the soup before processing for extra zip!