Farmer's Market - August 23rd

Okay, is it just me that can't believe that next weekend is Labor Day weekend?  Where did the summer go?  The saving grace is that we are in the prime of the season.  Who can resist the amazing flavor of a fresh-picked tomato or cucumber?  We will be bringing both of these summer favorites to market tomorrow but of course that is not all.  In addition, we will be bringing the following items to market:

Blue Potatoes

Caraflex Cabbage

Purple Kohlrabi

Farmer Tom's Pink Oyster Mushrooms

Fortex Pole Beans

Gold of Bacau Pole Beans

Suyo Cucumbers

Lemon Cucumbers

Pickling Cucumbers

Slicing Cucumbers

Sweet Italian Frying Peppers

Patty Pan Squash

Zucchini

Tomatoes

Golden Beets

Red Ace Beets

Cipolini Onions

Prince Onions

Garlic

Christina's Custom Salad Mix

Tuscano (aka Dinosaur) Kale

"Bulk" Basil (1.5 pound bags, perfect for making pesto!)

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Beets.

We have some beauties coming to market and you will want to pick up a bunch (or two).

"What would I do with them?", you ask.

Take a look at some of these recipes for some beet inspiration. 

Roasted Beet Salad with Chickpeas and Red Onion

Sweet Potato and Beet Chips with Garlic Rosemary Salt

Garlic Beet Greens

Pickled Beet Salad
Warm Lentil Salad with Roasted beets and Goat Cheese

Roasted Beet Crostini

Beet Carpaccio

Savory Beet Soup

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We have a new farm dog at Blue Skys Farm and his name is Cinnamon.  He is the pride and joy of our volunteer Erica and we fell in love with him immediately and I think you may too!

This little cutie even made friends with Big Train Farm's own Sally Lee while he was visiting.  It was a sight to watch them play.  I think that both dogs will sleep well tonight. 

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Hope to see you at the market!

Farmer Kim