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Fresh Harvest for July 21st




Contact Info

Our Website: freshharvest.locallygrown.net
On Facebook: www.facebook.com/freshharvestllc
Email:
John Drury john.drury@att.net
Phone:
John 615-838-0428

Market News

Hello!
We’re running a little late tonight due to the Hershberger’s summer road trip this week to visit some of their family up north. As I was waiting for his phone call with his items for me to list on the Market, my strange mind starting thinking about Lou Reed’s song Waiting for My Man. The song and the Hershbergers’ delay in getting home have nothing in common, but that’s what I was humming.

When I wrote this last week, I paused and thought that this could jinx the lettuce supply, but I wrote it anyway. “It’s unusual to have tasty, local lettuce available in mid-summer. Both Pig & Leaf Farm and RnR Farm have figured out a way to keep the delicious lettuce growing in the heat.” This week we have no lettuce, but it should be returning very soon.

We only have 50 pints of blueberries. I imagine that this is the last week. Bloomy Rind has Cultured Maple Butter. The word “butter” always gets my attention. I have a reputation for my love of butter.

I use to be a flower grower years ago, but I gave it up when Tally joined Fresh Harvest. My favorite flower to grow was Lisianthus. It’s a beautiful rose-like flower, but the reason I liked it was because it is so long lasting. This week Pig and Leaf Farm has bouquets of several different colors. Also, Evelyn Raines has some beautiful zinnias available. They are a mix of colors and are sold by the stem for a $1 each.

The Peach Truck has freestone peaches this week. They will be set up next to us throughout the peach season.

Dozen Bakery cookies and breads, eggs, granola, honey, and coffee are in abundance.

Hemp Honey and Sorghum are available under Honey.

You have until Tuesday night to place your order.
Thanks for your support, and I will see you on Wednesday!

If you need to text me, my number is 615-838-0428.

John

Recipes


Blue Potatoes Mashed with Roasted Garlic

3 pounds blue potatoes
2 1/2 ounces roasted garlic
2 ounces sour cream
1/2 ounce butter
1 ounce Parmesan, grated
salt and pepper

1. Peel and cut the potatoes into cubes. Boil them in salted water for approximately 15 minutes or fork tender. Once potatoes have cooked, drain the water.
2. In a large bowl add the garlic, sour cream, butter and Parmesan to the potatoes and mash until desired consistency. Add salt and pepper to taste.