We've reached the height of summer and oh, the bounty! This week you'll find juicy yellow peaches and blueberries, red ripe slicing tomatoes, fragrant bunches of basil, loads of cucumbers, tender green beans, and plump summer squash and zucchini.
If you're looking to make a batch of pickles or can some tomatoes, now is a great time! Look for bulk cucumbers and tomatoes in the online store this week.
What does one do with so many cucumbers, you may ask? One of our crew members, Adam, introduced us to Cucumber Agua Fresca and we haven't been able to stop drinking it since. You simply blend cucumbers, lime juice, fresh herbs and a sweetener of choice, strain and voila! - a simple, delicious and hydrating drink for these hot summer days!
Simple is the key word here. We love cooking more complicated meals in the winter, but in the heat of summer with so much going on, it's the quick, fresh, and simple dishes that win out every time. We're on the tomato toast train right now - a meal of buttered toast topped with sliced tomatoes. And another simple dish? Salad with chopped scallions, cherry tomatoes, fresh chevre and salad dressing. If you can make it within a few minutes and eat it by the river, we're all in!
Enjoy!
