January eggplants?!?

The chill of January has set in and along comes the rain... more on that later.

EGGPLANTS - more of a summer veggie but my plants never quite waved the white flag. Lots of worm compost (also known as worm castings) has helped these Japanese eggplants and Rosa bianca eggplants thrive. The warm Southern Cal weather didn't hurt either!

The eggplants tasted pretty good for being off season. The skins were a bit tough and needed peeling but all were thrown into a ratatouille and presto it momentarily felt like summer again. Also note the fresh basil!!! Terrific touch and burst of freshness on this chilly winter day.

This is why I love Southern California... my favorite veggie fresh from the garden in the middle of January.