Eating seasonally can be a challenge, but when the season’s harvest is in full swing it’s easy to savor the yield while it’s here. In the words of Alice Waters, “I have a love affair with tomatoes and corn. I remember them from my childhood. I only had them in the summer. They were extraordinary.” As the summer starts to wind down, it feels like we can’t get enough of it before it’s gone. We hope you are taking full advantage of the sweet flavors of summertime while they are abundant!
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Julie has been in the culinary herb business for a long time. At age 19, she spent a summer cultivating her first field—about a half acre—of herbs for her father's food business. Several years later, she sold her first herbs and plants out of a farm stand at the Burlington Intervale. From there, the rest was history.
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FROM THE FIELDS
The mid-August harvest welcomes:
- Sweet Corn
- Sugar Snap Peas
- Green Beans
- Bunched Carrots
- Eggplant
- Leeks
- Fresh Fruit
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One of the best ways to soak up these long summer days is to grab a blanket and enjoy a delicious al fresco meal with friends or family. We have all the picnic essentials, from charcuterie board makings to refreshing beverages.
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FARMER'S DIGEST
Not quite ready to say goodbye to the vibrant flavors and colors of the summer harvest? With a couple of glass jars and some basic know-how, you don’t have to! Here are some resources from our team on canning, pickling and fermentation, so you can take summer with you as we turn to a new season.
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Summer produce is abundant! Savor the flavors of the season with these fresh and delicious recipes.
Fresh Tomato and Garlic Pasta
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Sweet Corn with Shallot Lemon Butter and Cilantro
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Roasted Eggplant with Buttermilk Sauce
VIEW RECIPEDon't forget to share your recipes and photos with us! We love to see what you're making with your farm fresh ingredients each week. Share your recipes to info@farmerstoyou.com or add your photos to social media and tag us!
