Summer is here and the market is overflowing with luscious goodies. We are incredibly blessed to have the famous Weiser Family Farms' many varieties of muskmelons coming in.
The Cavaillon is considered the Rolls Royce of cantaloupes and that plus proscuitto equals heaven. The Galia melon is spectacular this year. They're like a green-fleshed cantaloupe. Sugar Queen has very sweet, juicy flesh which is not quite as firm as a cantaloupe. Ogen is green-fleshed on the inside and yellow with green stripes on the outside. They are thin-skinned and extremely sweet and flavorful. Super sweet Sugar Cubes will be coming soon. Weiser also will be bringing their wonderful eggplants to market.
The cool Spring has delayed the arrival of the corn, heirloom tomatoes and watermelon but they will be well worth the wait. Beginning July 30, we will be welcoming Gaytan Farms and their wide
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Skyline Farms is starting to feature some of their more exotic offerings. Ever hear of a zulu fruit? Me neither. Stop by for a sample and some history. They are also finishing up the Pakistani mulberries and making room for the Persian ones. Mulberries are rare in these parts, indescribably delicious and taste like nothing else.
As you probably know, berries are highly perishable. Here are some tips on storage:
Strawberries should be kept refrigerated in a paper towel lined closed container, single layer if possible. Raspberries and blackberries just need to be refrigerated in a closed container and blueberries are fine in a bowl in the fridge.
New stuff is always showing up at the market so come and be inspired and support your local small family farms every Friday, 8 a.m. to noon.
