Grilled Summer Squash and Eggplant from Lohbrunner Community Farm Co-op.
Over 40 varieties of certified organic produce in box programs, U-pick, and at markets!
A featured recipe in the July 2021 Victoria & Circle Tour Art Calendar:

You will need:

• 2-3 eggplants and zuchini (and/or summer squash)
• salt & pepper
• 1/4 c olive oil
• 2 tsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 1/2 - 2 tsp fresh or dry herbs (oregano, basil, summer savoury)

Cut 2 - 3 eggplant, and zucchini and/ or summer squash (such as patty pan squash) into 1/2 inch thick slices (just cut in half if the summer squash are smaller).

Sprinkle with salt.

Whisk together 1/4 c olive oil, 2 tsp balsamic vinegar, and 1 1/2 - 2 tsp fresh or dry herbs (oregano, basil, summer savoury), and salt and pepper.

Brush half over vegetable slices.

Place on greased grill over medium heat; close lid and grill, turning once and brushing with remaining oil mixture, until tender, about 10 minutes.

- Ariella Falkowski, Lohbrunner Community Farm, 1152 Lippincott Road, Langford, www.lohbrunnercommunityfarm.org.

Farmed since the 1940s, this land was placed in a land trust by Norma Lohbrunner, to create a farm for the community. With an environmental studies background, Ariella’s been farming for 10 years; “I love feeding people, growing the food, spending time outside.” Sign up for the box program, try U-pick, connect at the Goldstream and Metchosin markets.

This recipe is showcased in our Timeline art calendar. Our calendars are designed to represent local chefs and creatives in their region. You can support these local chefs and restaurants by making this recipe, visiting their restaurant, and purchasing an art calendar to proudly display local creatives in your home.