June 26 – Midsummer corn and berries are here
Summer Ingredients for Outdoor Cooking
All the ingredients for Midsummer Outdoor Cooking are here in the farmers’ market – just in time for the outrageous heat waves we’ve been having. Don’t steam up your kitchen – all the meats, corn, cabbage for slaw and berries for fresh desserts are now in the market.
A great tip if you don’t want to spend all that time heating up the kitchen, waiting for the water in the pot to boil for the fresh corn that Scott Spahr and our other produce vendors have on hand. Shuck the corn and wrap each ear individually in clear plastic wrap, then put into the microwave on high for a minute to a minute-and-a-half. Carefully take it out and let it cool for a little, then unwrap and slather on whatever butter, salt, pepper, parmesan cheese, and other goodies you all prefer to decorate with. Really fast and lots of energy saved as well as getting the freshest corn to the table FAST.
This works for lots of other veggies as well, like green beans. Just put into a container with a little water in the bottom to produce steam, cover with plastic wrap, heat on high until they’re as tender as you like, let cool, and dress with butter, toasted almonds, any other seasonings and toppings that appeal.
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Summer Music – Backporch String Band
Visit our Market today to hear the Backporch String Band play old-time music. They’ll be playing here several times throughout the summer. Visit our Calendar to see the dates.
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Piedmont Pottery Ceramics and Jewelry
Eclektikos will soon be known as Piedmont Pottery, and their new website is piedmontpottery.com They have vessels, wall plaques and jewelry, both beaded and ceramic, like this little fish pendant. Visit them at their website and at the market the weekend following July 4th. Please visit our Calendar to see the other dates you’ll find them here.
Date: June 26, 2010