Learn from Mary Margaret and Diane how to peel a peach easily. Granted, they have both had plenty of practice at market cutting samples for all of our customers. But, as with most things, practice makes perfect! It is best to peel a peach when it is perfectly ripe. You can tell a peach is […]
It is peach season, and you need to know how to select the perfect peaches at the farmers market. Dave will show you what characteristics you want to look for in your peaches. He’ll also instruct you on how to store them when you get home. The second portion of this video touches on selecting […]
Cherry pitting can be a laborious task. But it’s totally worth it when you eat your most recent cherry creation! For pitting tart/pie cherries, Mary Margaret recommends pitting them a quart at a time. Keep your cherries in the fridge until you are ready to use them. Fill a bowl with ice and cold water. […]
Leeks grow in the soil, and tend to have some soil particles between their layers. The simpliest way to properly clean your leeks is to chop off the dark green tops. Slice the leeks into many disks, or make one long slice down the length of the leek (depending how you want your leeks […]
To “put by” asparagus, freezing is probably the easiest route. When freezing asparagus, leave the spears whole or cut them into 1- to 2-inch lengths (the length really depends on your preference). Blanch medium sized spears 3 minutes, and larger spears (1/2- to 3/4-inch diameter) 4 minutes. Immediately chill in ice water to […]
If you do not plan to use your Heirloom Pumpkin or Winter Squash promptly, it is important that you prepare it for storage. Wipe the surface with a light bleach solution and pat dry. Store the pumpkin or squash in a cool dry location, preferably your basement or garage. Make sure the pumpkin or squash […]
Roasting Winter Squash is probably the most traditional way to prepare a squash. Once you become an expert at roasting squash, its a baseline for becoming more creative with other squash recipes. Preheat your oven to 375° F. Cut your squash long ways and scoop out the seeds and loose innards. Place squash halves cut-side […]
We cut our herbs fresh for you before each market. We grow a variety of them – Basil, Mint, Thyme, Sage, Rosemary, Cilantro, Dill, Oregano, Italian Flat Leaf Parsley, and more. Many times at the grocery store the bunches of herbs are kept in the refrigerated section with a water mister on them. This is […]
1) Select strawberries that are firm; you do not want any with soft spots at the tip or around the green leafy caps. 2) You want the flesh to surround the seeds, i.e. the seeds should not be sunken into the flesh. The firm but plump flesh is a sign that the berries were picked […]
Here are 3 simple tips to make sure your fruit jam lasts…. 1) Avoid double dipping: use a clean knife or spoon every time you scoop out of the jelly jar. Bits of butter or peanut butter in the jam is not desirable and may lead to spoilage. 2) Keep the jar rim clean of jam or crumbs. […]
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