August Farmers Markets

Happy August! Here are the market dates for this month: Saturday, August 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, and 31st from 9am-12pm.

Here's what you can find at the Farm Stand this weekend: Sweet Italian Peppers, Jalapeno Peppers, Aji Rico Peppers, Banana Peppers, Butternut Squash, Red Onions, Zucchini, Long Beans, Italian and Asian Eggplant, Basil, Thai Basil, Tromboncino Squash, Armenian Cucumbers, Bitter Melon, Korean Melon, Okra, Sweet Potato Greens, Sorrel (Roselle) Greens, and Malabar Spinach.

Vendor of the Month: Isabel's Kitchen

Isabel's Kitchen started with the simple idea of bringing their customers the best products. From their founder to their front-line workers, they put a lot of love and careful thought into all they do. We highly recommend trying their banana chips! Unlike the typical grocery store chip, they slice them thinly in order to yield a satisfying crunch. Make sure to check out Isabel's Kitchen at the market this month! 

Crop of the Month: Okra

Thanks to its ability to thrive in the heat, okra is one of our tried and true summer staples! Okra can be prepared in a multitude of ways including stir-frying, roasting, frying, and pickling. Here are a few recipes to lend some culinary inspiration: 

• Roasted Okra Tacos with Cucumber Pico and Lime Sour Cream

• Spicy Pickled Okra

• Bhindi Masala

• Bamya (Mediterranean Okra Stew)

• Roasted Okra