September 2014

What’s Fresh, October 4

Pumpkins and fall squashes are in! Pears were seen last weekend. Tomatoes in different sizes like grape and heirloom varieties continue. Small, medium, and Armenian cucumbers are found. Squash includes yellow summer, zucchini, butta zucchini, acorn, butternut, and spaghetti. Sweet, hot, and bell peppers continue. Okra and eggplants are still producing. Root vegetables include red

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What’s Fresh, September 27

Any fruits this late in the season will be a bonus and should be bought quickly. Tomatoes in different sizes like grape and heirloom varieties continue. Small, medium, and Armenian cucumbers are found. Squash includes both summer and winter varieties. Sweet, hot, and bell peppers continue. Okra and eggplants are still producing. Root vegetables include

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Butternut Squash

Submitted by Cindy Geppert Microwave: Pierce skin of squash several times. Place whole squash on a paper towel into microwave. Cook on high for 6-12 minutes depending on size. Slice in half and scoop out the seeds. If the center is still hard, cook 1-2 more minutes. Scoop out the cooked squash. Mash with a

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Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos

Halve jalapenos lengthwise.  Remove seeds and membrane, if desired.  Stuff with goat cheese.  Wrap pepper with ½ piece of bacon and secure with a toothpick.  Bake in 350 degree oven until bacon is just crisp.  Optionally add toasted, chopped pecans to the cheese before stuffing.   Both of these recipes are from David Blair of

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What’s Fresh, September 20

Late season peaches and melons were found last week. Tomatoes in different sizes like grape, medium, and heirloom varieties continue as the fall crop is now in production. Small, medium, and Armenian cucumbers are found. Squash includes yellow summer, zucchini, butta zucchini, butternut, and spaghetti. Sweet, hot, and bell peppers continue. Okra and eggplants are

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Tomato Sauce from Scratch

Besides fresh tomatoes, this recipe calls for sun-dried tomatoes to be pureed into the sauce. According to blogger Angela of Oh She Glows, this makes a rich, creamy sauce with concentrated flavor. This recipe makes only 1 1/4 cups of sauce so Angela suggests doubling it. Ingredients: FOR THE SAUCE (MAKES 1 + 1/4 CUPS): 1 tablespoon

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