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Another beautiful summer day expected today. In the midst of the heat it is hard to think about fall but that is what your farmers are doing. The fall crops have been started and are getting in the ground, the last of the chickens will be coming in this month, the holiday birds are continuing to fatten up. It is always busy on the farms, even in transition time.
This week we have some wonderful foods from fresh to baked goods to prepared foods so lets get started.
Farm Fresh Foods has hit it out of the park with Tara’ s Apple Tart, Eggplant Parmesan, and Apple Walnut Sweet Rolls. The eggplant and a salad made a great dinner in a hurry this week. Apple Tart for dessert was a great hit.
Amestoy Farm has some of the biggest spaghetti squash I have seen. They are so easy to cook up, toss with fresh herbs, cheese and grilled chicken and chopped tomatoes and another quick, healthy dinner is on the table. If you have leftovers, toss them in the food processor and freeze and it can later be added to spaghetti sauce, extra flavor from hidden vegetables. For those that love tomatoes and squash, check out a recipe for Joyful Noise Acres Farm Sausage and squash stuffed tomatoes. Serve with a loaf of Jalapeño Cheese Bread from Two Daughters Bakery and you are out of the kitchen in no time.
With school starting and sports activities increasing, look to Good Shepherd Herbals. They have Elderberry Syrup to support the immune system, some wonderful herbal teas to nourish and strengthen the body and a Rescue Liniment that is a balm for sore muscles.
We still have a few blocks of Meadow Valley Farm organic cheeses available. The Colby is my new favorite for grilled cheese sandwiches. I also love it melted on tomato slices for an easy side dish. The organic, salted butter is in the freezer so don’t forget to ask for it when you stop by.

Thank you for supporting local farmers and artisans.
Know your farmer, know your food.

Blessings,
Mary Beth