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Fresh Harvest for June 30th - Fourth of July Week and we are open for business!
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Recipes
“Pasta Lecce” – Summer Squash and Sungold Cherry Tomato Pasta
This is an inspired summer pasta dish from local chef and writer Nancy Vienneau’s blog Good Food Matters at nancyvienneau.com. Check out her whole post on the blog to read the story behind the dish, and for a further recipe on an easy homemade pasta. Yum!
2-3 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 lb. “Zephyr” summer squash (zucchini works well too) cut into julienned strips
3/4 pint “Sungold” cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1 handful fresh mint, finely chopped
1/2 cup ricotta salata, shaved or cut into thin batons
1/2 cup reserved pasta water
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
salt and black pepper, to taste
Heat a large pot or saucepan on medium and add olive oil. Add julienned squash and saute for 2-3 minutes. Stir in halved cherry tomatoes and mint. Cook for another couple of minutes and remove from heat.
Bring lightly salted water to a rolling boil and cook the pasta. The strands should only take a minute or two to cook.
Drain, reserving some of the starchy water.
Toss the pasta into the pot with the vegetables. Season with salt and black pepper, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Pour in the pasta water, tossing and folding, so that the squash strips become enlaced with the pasta ribbons. Sprinkle in the ricotta salata as you fold.
Mound into bowls. Garnish with extra cheese and mint. Makes 2 huge bowls, or 4 small bowls.
Market News
Hello!
It’s Fourth of July Week and we are here to help you have the best and most delicious one possible! We’ve got all the food stuff needed for a great grill out, potluck, dinner party, or picnic. Cabbages for coleslaw, tomato salads with fresh basil, squash and fennel on the grill – yum! Not to mention all the local meats and the cheese selection available to you. Twin Fork’s Farm bread for sandwiches or a hearty side, and Dozen Bakery cookies for an instant dessert treat everyone will love. The Peach Truck will also be back with their peaches this week, which basically means we have a ton of wonderful and delicious options for you!
And don’t forget flowers for your picnic table, or take a bunch to whoever is hosting!
Speaking of great stuff, Earthwind Botanicals has updated their selection this week. Don’t miss out on the wonderful smelling bath and aromatherapy products. The Herbal Clarifying Complexion Soap is perfect for summer – the kaolin clay and great essential oils really help wash away any sweaty grime. The bath fizzers and soap balls are also great for bringing as hostess gifts for parties. And the lavender essential oil is so soothing to stressed out summer skin.
Please have a fun and safe holiday this week. As this crazy summer season swings into full gear, we just want to reiterate to all of you dear and supportive customers how much we appreciate all the time, energy, and enthusiasm you show us each week. It takes commitment and patience to shop conscientiously, and although we do try to make it as easy as we can for you, we realize that it still requires dedication on your part. As small farmers working hard to support our families, we definitely appreciate every effort you make to support Fresh Harvest. Your effort does great good for the local food effort, the local economy, and helps build the local community. We thank you for all that you do, and are grateful!
The Peach Truck will be at Trinity from 4-6 on Wednesday. The peaches will not be sold through pre-order on the website. All sales will be directly through The Peach Truck. They will be sold by the pound or by the box and there will be plenty.
Please read for yourself about the Pearson farm on their website, thepeachtruck.com, and take the time to talk to the folks at the truck on Wednesday. They are more than happy to talk about their growing practices and their peaches!
The peaches are sold as follows 3 lb bag is $7 or two bags for $12. A 25 lb box is $38.
IF YOUR PICK UP IS ON THE FARM OR AT WESTHAVEN, please leave us your peach order in the comment section of your order. We will have them for you on Thursday.
We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday!
John and Tallahassee
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