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JohnDrury
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Recipes

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Watermelon Gazpacho
A sweet-and-savory chilled soup!
from Eating Well

Ingredients

8 cups finely diced seeded watermelon, (about 6 pounds with the rind)
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and finely diced
1/2 red bell pepper, finely diced
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 teaspoon salt
Preparation

Mix watermelon, cucumber, bell pepper, basil, parsley, vinegar, shallot, oil and salt in a large bowl. Puree 3 cups of the mixture in a blender or food processor to the desired smoothness; transfer to another large bowl. Puree another 3 cups and add to the bowl. Stir in the remaining diced mixture. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Market News

Hello!

The rain is consistently relentless – strange for a Tennessee August. The field is wet wet wet! and there seems to be no chance of it drying out soon. There are lots of Fall crops to get in the ground, so this is troubling. The squash and cucmbers aren’t happy either, and seem to be melting back into the soggy earth. We have another young planting of these coming along, but for now will be low on some things! It certainly makes for an interesting month to come!

What we also have an abundance of is watermelon! This is the luscious fruit of summer, only good when it is season. No freezing, canning, or drying with this fruit! You are required to eat it just picked, preferably outside on a hot summer day! Tally has a bumper crop of heirloom Ali Baba melons, repudiated to be the most tasty. They get quite large, so now is the week to splurge on a big one to share with friends, bring to a party, or eat as a family for dessert. They also make great juice!

Potatoes are in abundance this week. Freshly dug potatoes are truly a treat in flavor and texture .

Speaking of fruit, this will be the last week for The Peach Truck! They have had a great season, and we are so pleased they joined us at delivery. We have really enjoyed working with this family, and have especially enjoyed their peaches! If you haven’t done your canning or freezing for winter, stock up this week!

There is a break from flowers this week. The rains are affecting the quality of the blooms. If you have a special request, please let Tally know via email or in the comments section of your order, and she will still be able to fill it for you.

Please remember we move up under the porch at the church if it looks like rain. The forecast is iffy for Wednesday. We are so grateful to the Trinity Church community for letting us use this space!

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.

Thanks so much for your support, and we look forward to seeing you !

John and Tallahassee

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