We’ve been standing in the produce aisle for two weeks now, and I don’t know about you, but I’m gettin’ kinda thirsty. Sure, plain H2O would be good, but I’m thinkin’ we could kick it up a cool notch or two just by floating a few slices of this cucumber in the pitcher. Maybe some mint sprigs from the garden? …
Veggie tales 2.0 … or… Pucker Up
Gentle readers…when last we met I had used up all my words (it happens) on just a smattering of all there is to say about the veggie aisle. I’ve subsequently been contacted by the onion, garlic and bell pepper consortium with a request to rectify the omission. I shall do so forthwith. This particular trio usually spend their talents boosting …
Veggie-tales
Okay…we’ve gorged on the peaches, melons and berries, and looking forward to more…But for the moment, let’s move along past the sweet and juicy aisle and see what’s looking good…and good for us…in the savory department. Today, we’re talkin’ veggies. While the summer fruits may beguile us into a sugary high, we all know that life isn’t just a bowl …
Too Much of a Good Thing?
Last week I expounded on the joy of eating my favorite summer fruits ONLY in season, and only locally. However, there is a caveat: There’s just too much of it to buy only just enough. It’s the old “eyes bigger than the stomach”…or the refrigerator… conundrum. So some concessions get made. To wit: It’s within seasonal bounds to freeze some …
It’s Peachy Keen
Did I tell you or did I tell you? Summer has arrived in Lansdowne, just like I promised! Judging from the lines at each of this week’s produce tables, it didn’t disappoint. And summer dinner tables just garnered another Michelin star. First up on the menu…and first of the season: super-sweet local corn from Amish land. “Hello you sweet thing…it’s …
Let the Food Fireworks Begin
May was just a hint, June was just a preview…but here comes July. The fuses have been lit, the countdown has begun…please stand by for the annual Food Fireworks! KaBoom! If you’ve been following along with me, and following the seasonal dots, just take a look at what’s coming at us for the next three or four months. And …
A Sticky Situation
When making your produce picks at Fruitwood Farms, don’t forget the honey, honey. More than a delicious sub for cane sugar, honey has health benefits that have been known since our ancestors walked upright. In other words, forever. In fact, word is that’s what Wilma smeared on Fred’s feet after a long drive. The sticky stuff may have lost some …
It’s Grow Time
It’s mid-June now…the fickle weather gods have had their fun, and the days, now at their longest, grow reliably warmer. Even with the surfeit of rain, the pull of the sun is strong, and the earth responds…This is what it’s been waiting for. It’s GROW time! Everything is alive with energy. You can see it. You really can almost watch …
May teases, but June pleases!
What is so rare as a day in June? Or as bursting with expectation? Graduations, vacations, family time…. And food!…and not just food, but fresh, locally grown right here in the Delaware Valley food! For those who can’t get their fill of healthy produce, we’ve got you covered. We’ve come to rely on Fruitwood Farms for high quality and fresh-from-New-Jersey-flavor…whatever’s …
Off and running
Well, that’s one down and 22 more to go. But let’s not rush things…I want to enjoy each and every new week, from kick-off to close. You too, I hope, because seeing your familiar faces is part of the whole LFM package. It’s sorta like binge watching… but not. We do have to wait 6 days between episodes. And there’s …