August 28, 2021

The produce bins are so painterly this time of year. So many different shades of purple and red. Marcelina is throwing a splash of orange to the mix. Confectioner Dora makes all sorts of treats inspired by the Cara Cara orange, from breakfast marmalade (spicy and regular), granola laced with orange zest, and bittersweet orange peel hand-dipped in dark chocolate.

Hamov Eh's bright green parsley & tahini sauce is perfect for dipping the beautiful peppers and fennel at the market right now. Use their walnut/date spread sweetened with pomegranate molasses on a market cheese and charcuterie board or as a creamy alternative to nut butters on bananas for a power back-to-school breakfast.

Need a little boost to get your family ready for school? Treat yourself to an energizing cold-pressed juice from Freshly Made.

Don't forget to stock up on plums, pluots and apples for lunch boxes. Sliced bread from Wave Hill will elevate any ho-hum sandwich...

There is nothing ho-hum about a chicken or egg salad sandwich made with poultry and eggs from SOVA Farm. Or a sandwich made with Noomi Peanut Butter, also here this Saturday.

Wright's Farm is bringing plump and juicy blackberries packed with vitamins and antioxidants. They hold together well in breakfast bars and cobblers, add oomph to smoothies and are a must for homemade ice cream. This particular ice cream recipe calls for a boozy addition of gin or bourbon. Lucky you, Springbrook Hollow Farm Distillery is here this week and carries both.

Arlotta Food Studio is bringing their aromatic olive oils. Kids seem to love their blood orange oil for salad dressings. I'm a sucker for their lemon olive-oil as a finishing oil on scallops or cod. Make sure to stop by the R & M tent for some beautifully marbled ribeye steaks or burgers for the grill as farmer Ryan will be there himself this week giving Josh a much needed day off!

See you at the market!