Aug. 8 is National Zucchini Day

From the garden
  • Aug. 8 is National Zucchini Day
    Aug. 8 is National Zucchini Day
  • ZUCCHINIS IN THE DIET is a natural way to lose weight and stay healthy since they are high in fiber, low in calories, full of water and high in nutrients. | iSTOCK PHOTO
    ZUCCHINIS IN THE DIET is a natural way to lose weight and stay healthy since they are high in fiber, low in calories, full of water and high in nutrients. | iSTOCK PHOTO

    CUISINE & CULTURE

    Some West Texas crops have suffered from our many sweltering days of 100+ degrees. Crops shrivel and leaves turn brittle even with plenty of water. One crop, however, that thrives with high temperatures is the summer squash zucchini.

    The day that gardeners can officially, surreptitiously pass zucchinis on is this week. The official “Sneak Some Zucchini Into Your Neighbor’s Porc…