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The produce on our tables is always a reflection of the changing seasons. Right now we have: Brussel Sprouts; Winter Squash; Romanesco; Cauliflower; Cabbage; Apples; Broccoli; Swiss Chard; Kale; and Pumpkins. We also have Local Potatoes, Carrots, Onions, Grapes, and Pears. It has been a particularly long season for tomatoes and peppers. Plum tomatoes were hanging in there for a while, but no doubt the hard frost last night put an end to them as well.
It's the first day of October, and it feels like summer outside! Warm sunshine like this may not be typical Autumn weather, but it's still great for visiting your local farm market to pick apples, get a bargain out of our Orchard Run bin, enjoy the ambiance, or pick out the perfect pumpkin.
Our Pick-Your-Own apple orchard is open for picking whenever the market is open. Monday - Saturday : 9am-7pm, Sunday 10am-5pm. Bring your own bags, or use ours!
We have a wonderful selection of gourds and pumpkins (just check out the previous blog post), Mums, and straw bales to help you create beautiful Fall decorations.
And don't forget the freshly pressed apple cider!
Summer is blending into Autumn, as you can see on our produce tables! Sweet corn is coming to a close soon, and peaches are almost done. We have tons of prunes and tomatoes right now, but we're coming up on the last week of pickles. Sweet peppers are going strong, we just started our last planting of beets (they're beautiful!), our yard is filling with pumpkins and we're getting more squash and gourds every day! Stop by to enjoy those last tastes of Summer. Before you know it, they'll be gone until next year!
If there's one thing a rainy Spring is good for, it's nice big strawberries.
As of this Thursday, June 20th, you can come by the market to pick your own. Bring your own containers or buy a few baskets from us, and spend an hour or two in our strawberry patch picking berries. It's a great way to save a little money on this delicious fruit, and a great way to relax. Our berry patch is full of nice thick straw to kneel on and it's looking pretty weed free so far (good job Farmer Tim)! We recommend coming in the morning, just to avoid the heat of mid-day.
If you'd rather enjoy some delicious strawberries without having to work for it, you can buy them by the quart and flat in the market.
We also have homegrown beets, lettuce, zucchini, edible pod peas, swiss chard, and garlic scapes.
For an even sweeter treat, grab a fresh cookie, turnover or scone. They come in every Tuesday and Friday from Greg'ry's Bakery in Bergen.
Swiss Chard is a vegetable I had never heard of until it showed up on the table here at the market a couple years ago. I'm glad it did, because you can never have too many nutritious powerhouses in your arsenal of healthy greens. We should have it available for the rest of the year, in a beautiful rainbow of colors. _____________________________________________________________________________________
Swiss Chard!
a superstar vegetable
Nutritional Information:
Swiss chard is an excellent source of Iron, Potassium, Vitamins A, Vitamin K, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Magnesium, Manganese, Vitamin E and dietary fiber. It is a very good source of Copper, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6 and Protein. (Source: The World's Healthiest Foods, www.whfoods.org Information verified on : www.nutritiondata.com)
How to Cook (about 1lb of Swiss Chard):
Remove stems from leaves. Cut into one inch pieces. Begin sauteing the stems over medium heat with one teaspoon Olive Oil and one clove of minced garlic. Add When the stems become crisp-tender, add the greens with a little water. Cover, and continue cooking until the greens and stems are tender, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper, serve & enjoy!
There are many ways to enjoy the benefits of swiss chard . Some of our customer's enjoy swiss chard steamed and dressed with vinegar or lemon, sauteed with tomatoes and bacon, or added to soups, casseroles, and pasta.
Lentil Soup with Swiss Chard
One of Jaime (Kirby) Brennan's favorite recipes. It's a great way to enjoy the health benefits of Swiss Chard in harmony with a variety of flavors. Enjoy!
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3 tbsp oil 1 bag red lentil 1 carrot peeled 1 stalk celery 1 medium onion 4 cloves garlic |
2 tsp curry 1 tsp tumeric 8 cups vegetable stock 1 sprig rosemary 2 tsp sea salt 2 cups chopped swiss chard |
In a pot add oil and saute all vegetables except swiss chard.
Add red lentils and all the other ingredients cook on the stove for 20 minutes.
Place into blender and puree for 20 seconds on high speed.
