What's In Season
 Veggies: Acorn Squash, Asian Spinach, Basil, Beans Beets, Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, Butternut Squash, Cabbage, Cabbage Sprouts, Carrots, Chestnuts, Chili Hot Peppers, Cilantro, Corn, Cucumbers, Cucuzza Squash, Daikon Radish, Eggplant, Field Tomatoes, Fresh Herbs, Garlic, Gourds, Green Beans, Green Peppers, Habanero Peppers, Jalapeno Peppers, Kale, Kohlrabi, Lemon Grass, Long Beans, Mushrooms, Okra, Onions, Peppers, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Radishes, Rainbow Chard, Red Potatoes, Spaghetti Squash, Squash Blossoms, Sweet Banana Peppers, Sweet Corn, Swiss Chard, Tomatillos, Tomatoes (green house), Turnips, Velvet Beans, Yellow Squash, Zucchini
Fruits: Apples, Asian
Pears, Grapes, Pears
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Chestnuts have arrived!
According to several Farmers Market vendors, this is a banner year for them,
so take advantage of this interesting and versitile nut...yes, it's a true
nut unlike almonds and cashews which are actually fruit.
Chestnuts grow on trees
surrounded by a spiny shell, which begins to open it matures. Inside the
spiny shell is a dark brown, shiny nut with a starchy edible center.
Chestnuts can be eaten many
ways and have a unique nutritional makeup. They have a mild and slightly
sweet flavor that makes them perfect for both sweet and savory dishes. Their
texture is similar to that of a potato, slightly crunchy when raw and softer
when cooked.
Chestnuts are often sold
fresh during the winter months, making them a popular holiday treat. They can
be roasted, steamed, boiled, deep fried or even microwaved.
Because fresh chestnuts
contain a high percentage of water, they are more perishable than most nuts
and should be refrigerated in a breathable container four to six
months.
The following vendors grow
and sell fresh chestnuts during the Farmers Market: Fahrmeier Farms, Of the
Earth Farm, Nature's Choice Biodynamic Farm
Be sure to get some and try
our delicious recipe of the week!
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