Unfortunately, we won't have corn for the 4th this year. We tried, but Mother Nature must be on a corn-free diet and didn't let the weather cooperate. Keep checking with us at the markets and here on the blog for sweet corn updates.
I came across an interesting article in the NYT Health section about the top 10 food
s that people aren't eating. Unless you live under a rock, most people have become more aware of the benefits of healthy eating via the media. Just about every Sunday, there is a feature article somewhere in the paper regarding eating foods that are good for you, that will prevent disease, keep you looking younger, give you more energy. Basically the same information many of us got in health class or home ed (or FACTS or whatever they call it in school now): Eat. Your. Veggies.Three of the ten items on the list can be found at our local farmers markets: beets, cabbage & swiss chard. Pumpkins won't be available until later in the fall and we've got several different types. Article here.
Really, you can't go wrong by eating fresh, local veggies! Make an Independence Day resolution (yes, it does exist--I just made it up!) by trying something new from the market or making your Saturday night dinner all local. Then, let me know! I love to hear everyone's recipes and stories about something new that you've tried. The comment section is open and ready for business!
What will we have for your Saturday night local feast?
- Zucchini--I've got some great new recipes for zucchini
- Summer squash
- Green beans--first crop-long, straight, sweet & tender!
- Sugar snap peas
- Leeks
- Radishes
- Green onions
- Eggplant--first of the season--regular, varigated and Asian
- Grape tomatoes
- Collard greens
- Mustard greens
- Arugula
- Slicing cucumbers
- Mini cucumbers--these cuties are where the deli dill pickle come from. Un-pickled, they are great sliced or in a salad.
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