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As we begin to plan for the next planting seasons as well ride our seasonal excitement for what producers already have in store for us in the months ahead, let's take a brief look at SEED SAVING in a global way that is rooted in the seed saving actions of our own region. The wide variety of product at CFM and markets across the country, as well as food distribution hubs, is in great part due to the ability of producers to SAVE SEEDS each year…
Read MoreGo crazy with your 'taters-n-onions and for chowder - add FISH (oysters, flounder, cod, snapper) and/or corn - then spice them up with the wide array of PEPPERS for color and a flavor burst! Please do not forget the cream for your chowder or, if you are non-dairy, use a mashed white sweet potato or hakuri turnips for a creamy texture that cannot be beat! Read on for some more chowder-n-hash recipes and Staff Tips!
Read MoreDid you know that there are 40+ different cheeses onsite each week at market? WOW! Cow and goat milk comprise the bulk of the regular offerings and once in a blue moon, we are lucky to have buffalo milk cheeses - we're currently on the lookout! With fall's cool weather on tap, cheese is more often the perfect compliment to warm breads, soups, sammies, crisp apples, succulent figs and of course, the cheese boards.
Read MoreWhether you are canning/freezing fresh produce yourself or picking up producer only gems at the market like honey/jams, canned peaches, ferments and pickles, NOW is the time to get that cool weather pantry/larder geared up! A wide variety of storable basics such as POTATOES, ONIONS, WINTER SQUASH are plentiful right now.
Read MoreWhat do we REALLY know about CORNMEAL? Cornmeal originated in Mexico roughly 9,000 years ago and 8,000 years later was grown throughout North America as a Native American staple. The different varieties of corn grown now are returning to each varietal's culinary and nutritional purpose. Exciting news for Cobblestone customers - York Farm has just introduced their cornmeal which is derived from yellow Nothstine dent corn!
Read MoreCelebrate the crossover of summer and fall with the SAVORY flavors that are beginning to happen with fall crops coming in, the return of lettuces, baby hakuri turnips and the arrival of incredible winter squash...just for starters. We are still hanging on to some of the summer fruits like watermelons - an unlikely duo - TUNA & WATERMELON!
Read MoreSo much fun in fall planning with the cool air coming in to inspire all our senses and help us relish in the transition to new opportunities in FOOD. Be sure to keep an eye out for other fun ways to jump into fall with your family with fall transplants, wool SOCKS and HATS coming on from FarmGirl Arts, flower play and so much MORE!
Read MoreCool 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.
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