Cool air, in the midst and a little procrastination here and there just might lead you - like us - to those cookbooks and food blogs looking for ways to enjoy the many different foods at the market as fall comes rolling in! We are on a recipe ROLL and just like last week, those PEPPERS are calling. Balance the spice with some sweet finds - APPLES are coming on strong with some of the last of the berries and peaches.
Read MoreJust in - ONE MORE WEEK of PEACHES and Blackberries - you know where to go to find 'em! Plus, a new NUTRITION Bump - fresh HEMP leaves! And - for fall gardeners - Bay Laurel & Asters! Keep an eye open for some end of summer items such melons, tomatoes and POTATOES! Stock up on those potatoes - all kinds for different uses with all different flavors!
Read MoreAfter a full weekend with cool soothing air, the Wednesday drive-thru might be just the ticket for picking up a few things to get you to or through the weekend! Seasonal fruits are starting to crossover to that moment where apples reign; however, right now, we have some of the sweetest watermelons coming on including the almost heirloom Orangeglo variety as well as Sugar Baby and Jubilee.
Read MoreIt is CROSSOVER time between the summer and fall seasons which is one of the most INVENTIVE moments to mix and match all of the flavors and colors of the fresh food offerings at this time! Bright and spicy vinegars and tonics are just the kicker for salads that see roasted veggies and legumes coming in the mix - think Scotch bonnets with the sultry flavor of acorn squash! The other salty sweet obsessions right now are all focused on ICE CREAM!
Read MorePlease join us in ROUNDING the CORNER into September, rockin' ready to fully support our farmers and producers who are making food access easier and tastier than ever! At a time when growth seems tough to tackle, prioritizing purchases of seasonal product as well as shelf and freezer stable STAPLES is not just the way to go but it is increasing our local and regional food economies thus stabilizing jobs at a critical point.
Read MoreThe vibrant FLAVORS of summer are mixed with a little tinge of fall and popping up everywhere! Let's look at our favorite hunk of metal - the GRILL! Nothing like firing up the grill for veggies, burgers, brats and so much more. The hang time with a few friends or family can be both social and a great prep time for some of the week's quick meals. And don’t forget to pick-up some ice cream for the most fantastic foundation of sundaes!
Read MoreWe love pre-ordering to secure the goods we just cannot miss from our vendors not set-up on site, the quick meals that make life lighter and the bulk of our groceries so that come Saturday, we can enjoy filling in with our last minute goods or specialty items. So get your motors runnin' and headin' for the Drive-Thru!
As we begin the RESET for Fall, let's hold onto the FLAVORS of summer with a little extra prep to make the busy weeks easier! One of our favorite things is taking a some time on Sunday to food prep for the week - easy lunches and a few planned meals make the take out night or ice cream stops that much more delightful! Sometimes, a midweek picnic is just the ticket! A couple of FLAVOR forward ideas to get you started...
Read MoreSometimes we just need to bust open a food category and dive into the splendor of a varietal or two, take that sensory trip into what makes each one stand out among its peers! Today - let's look at fungi - the magical world of mushrooms that our vendors bring on each week, each season. Check-in with Borrowed Land, Heritage Harvest and Myers Mushrooms to get the scoop on all the ‘shroom varieties like Oyster, Chestnut, Shiitake, Chanterelle, Reishi and MORE!
Read MoreForsyth Seafood is ON BOARD for pre-orders at the DRIVE-THRU on Saturdays and Wednesdays! AND, Camino Bakery is BACK ONSITE on Saturdays with all of your fresh baked favs - find them in the lot with Village Juice Co. and Miss Angel’s peaches. Also, don't forget to snag summer’s bounty and put some back for those cold winter days…some of our favorite preserving resources are included!
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