Not sure if I was more interested in trying Freecycle or putting my neglected tomatillos to good eating. Whatever the reason, I listed my tomatillos with Palo Alto Freecycle. To my surprise, I received five responses, all interested in these little husk-wrapped tomato-like green fruits.
Now, it’s one thing to make arrangements for a time/location to exchange a couch or other furniture, but to go through such hassle just for tomatillos? Wow, that really makes a statement about the value of farm fresh items. I almost changed my mind about giving them away.
However, I should note that two of the respondents were actually members of the Two Small Farms CSA. They wanted more tomatillos. Now, I really wanted to keep them for myself.
I ended up giving them away to a woman who biked over from Palo Alto. I chose her because she was the only respondent who provided a phone number. Not sure if she was the perfect recipient. For one, she answered a very cut-and-dry ”I don’t know” when I asked her what she was going to do with the tomatillos. It’s as if she would’ve answered a Freecycle post that offered Wonder bread.
I wish I would’ve saved the tomatillos for one of the two respondents who also belong to Two Small Farms. I regret the lost opportunity to share their experiences with the CSA subscription — and to learn about their great plans for the tomatillos.
Then, I felt even more regret when Joyce told me about her success with tomatillos and how easy they were to prepare.
“I am no longer intimidated by tomatillos,” she says.
Wish I could say the same. I’m still tomatillo timid. Until next time….
What’s left?
two beets
two zucchinis
one summer squash
stay tuned as this saga continues…
