When neighbors give away produce, it’s often one of these: A garden vegetable that grows fast and in abundanceA fruit that ripens all at onceA herb that’s too much for one householdA traditional ingredient from another cultureThese foods are often shared simply because there’s too much to use alone. Once you identify what you’ve been given, preparation is usually simple. Most shared produce can be: Eaten raw (washed well)Roasted with oil and saltSautéed with garlic or spicesAdded to soups, stews, or saladsPickled or preserved for laterREAD MORE BELOW