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June 13, 2020 M@D Newsletter - SO MANY SUMMER VEGETABLES!
Blast From the Past
Market Chitchat
Grower Notes: Sandy Valley, Bella Eden, Avalon Farms
RATATOUILLE!
I was just looking at all the great vegetables on the market when I realized we have all the ingredients for RATATOUILLE! Oh my goodness, what GOODNESS! It took a few minutes but I found the photos we shared 3 years ago when I made it for the first time and and made enough to make up for a lifetime of not knowing how wonderful it was.
First Photo with recipe link:
My uncooked version with a few recipe tweaks:
MARKET CHITCHAT
What a Friday! I must confess that theMarket felt more “normal” than we have in a long time. There were generous offerings of beautiful table sales, people coming and going (while respecting social distance) and folks who had not seen each other in a long time catching up. The word “community” comes to mind. That whole concept has experienced disruption but we like to think the bonds of our common interest and friendship are stronger than ever. I am reminded again what a privilege it is to serve our great growers and all of you.
GROWER NOTES
SANDY VALLEY: Poor Scotty! He’s feeling some of the downside of sustainable agriculture as the crazy weather continues to affect his crops. All of the 3rd planting of green beans got a double whammy of bugs and weather so all those orders had to be canceled. Many of you got credits for that. The okra seems to be perking up putting out new shoots so a moderate amount is listed this week. A few Sugar Baby Watermelons like those that were available for table sales on Friday are listed along with Nadia Eggplant and the last of the cucumbers. With any luck Straight Neck Squash, Zucchini and Carrots will be available for Table Sales this Week.
BELLA EDEN FARMS: After having a wonderful family vacation week, we are ready to get back to work . Next weekend, we celebrate Father’s Day! We have the perfect handmade gifts — and they are on sale! Soaps, such as Beer Soap, A Walk in the Woods, and Sandalwood & Patchouli, will make every dad feel special. More ideas for that special guy are Hunker Down Beard Balm, Escape Massage Oil, and Aloe Lotion. There is also Momma’s Healing Salve for all those accidental injuries! Sending a very Safe & Happy Father’s Day to all those special dads!
AVALON FARMS:
Things are getting a little busy around here. Definitely kicking up my “farm fit” workout. The 3rd planting of squash are starting to make as are the 2nd planting of cucumbers. The okra are thinking about blooming.
My weekly schedule these days is intense. I attend a farmer’s market on Tuesday afternoon. Then deliver to M@D on Friday morning. If that’s not enough I set up at another farmer’s market Saturday morning. Picking things daily to keep supplied for them all.
FOOTNOTES
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