Eggplant is a hot season crop available from the height of summer through early fall. Eggplant is in the nightshade family, just like potatoes, peppers & tomatoes. It is often used in middle eastern and Italian cooking. Eggplants come in a variety of shapes, patterns and hues from white to pale purple and striped, to a deep almost-black.

Caring For Eggplant: Store eggplant in a moist towel/cloth bag or plastic bag in the crisper drawer of your refrigerator. Enjoy within 5-7 days.

Preparing Eggplant: Eggplant can be cooked any number of ways including sauteeing, roasting, frying & baking. Some people prefer to salt it first, to keep it from absorbing too much moisture and getting soggy during cooking. To salt, remove the ends of the eggplant and cube or slice. Lay the pieces on a plate or tray and sprinkle salt over the top. Let rest 30 minutes, rinse & pat dry. Cook as directed.

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