Community Veg Swap

[LauraHW]

In about a week we will have a glut of runner beans and squashes if anyone wants to swap. Am interested in some mange tout or any green veg really. Also does anyone know if you can freeze runner beans??

[Sue]

Yes you can freeze runner beans, I think you might have to blanch (sp?) them first.

[bodsier]

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[LauraHW]

Anyone still on for this? Got loads of runner beans, courgettes and squashes to swap!

[Vickster]

I have loads of Swiss or rainbow chard, would love beans

[LadyDeliah]

Swap some courgettes and squash for nectarines and apples?

[Mellors]

Anybody interested in two humongous marrows? I am all chutney-ed out this year already!

[Tylertoes]

Anyone want any conference pears ? Got a tree full of them. PM me pls....

[lollypoppy]

anyone got butternut squash or pumpkin

[sillywoman]

Happy to swap some cooking apples for, well pretty much anything. We've a bumper crop this year & there's only so many apple tarts/crumbles/cakes & traybakes that one family can take!

Alec - might pm you about your courgettes, also beekeeper's jar of honey is tempting - I can use it in my apple cake!!

[bodsier]

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[Sue]

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That's a bit cryptic :))

[bobbly]

I have some pears, conference and another rouund very sweet variety. Does anyone wish to swap some wiith something veg or fruit is fine...thanks

[mumra]

I have alot of Rhubabrb that I would gladly swap for anything. We have made much crumble this summer but now it needs to stop! I would love green beans, courgettes or any other type of fruit!

[23charlie]

We have an apple tree if anyone wants some in exchange for some stage 1 weaning fruit and veg - am going to start pureeing lots this week - so some carrots, sweet potato, squash, pumpkin, pears would be fab.

Thanks

Sue

[maxxi]

In early March this year I swapped jars of apple & ginger chutney for jam, marmalade and honey amongst other things and I have a new batch made from locally grown apples.

It won't be 'ready' until the start of November though but if anyone else has produced jars of preserves/pickles etc. from their excess garden produce that they want to trade just let me know.

[bobbly]

yes maxxi i will be, be happy to swap with you. give me a shout nearer the time?

[maxxi]

Will do Bobbly - just to clarify, when I say it's not ready I mean that although it is all jarred and labelled it needs to mature until the start of November so if anyone wants to swap before then - and can avoid the temptation of tasting too early - then let me know.

[bobbly]

ah yes, no problem, come and get some pears today then if you like i'll be in most of the day....cooking......:))

[Hesmall1]

We have a GINORMOUS pear tree in our backyard full of fruit. The pears probably need a few more weeks, but we have more on the tree than my family old will ever need. I'm stage 1 weaning as well. Where are you located?

[KidKruger]

I'm up for any fruit that's going spare, I'll make you a pie or something, whatever I bag, if it's veg then I'll knock up a curry for ya.

[Hesmall1]

Okay everyone, the pears are finally ripening. I've made loads of puree for my 6-month old and will never get through all the pears on the tree. Please PM me if you are interested in FREE pears. I'm located in ED near Upland and Friern roads.

[Pickle]

Our pears are ripening now too - traditionally we don't use them as none of us are pear fans, but I'd be grateful for any recipes out there for different ways to use them. I think they're conference pears.

I plan to pick them over the next few days so will post here if we have loads of extras.

[maria]

Hi there. We have loads of large potatoes a red heritage variety. We are after some carrots, cabbage or salad. Any takers? Maria

[Marmora Man]

Anyone with any green tomatoes? I'm looking for about 2kg having just burnt our green tomato chutney. No veg to swap, but prepared to offer processed grapes (aka -wine)