(expected produce mentioned for this coming Saturday subject to availability)
Week 7 brings with
it the arrival of some new guests in the guise of delicious Rattlesnake beans
and magnificent Black Muscatel Grapes. Rattlesnake beans are an old variety of
bean with a curious mottled appearance that magically disappears once cooked,
transforming them into a sweet and crunchy treat. They go perfectly with olive
bruschetta, or try them slow cooked with tomato, basil and red onion served
with crunchy spelt toast on the side. As for the Black Muscatels, they will
turn any cheese platter into a 5 star event!
The pineapples continue to impress with their sweet sunshine aroma, the
nectarines are looking (and smelling) beautiful and if you have been enjoying
our figs, you better get in quick as their season is sadly coming to an end. We
also have sweet Royal Gala apples, more of those crisp Summer Delicious, along
with Sugar Plums, Red Delicious Pears and Nashis.
On the vegetable front, my pick is once again the eggplant, white, Lebanese
and globe, great for making dip, moussaka, adding to a curry or pasta sauce and
we have another showing of English spinach. The beautiful local Elizabeth has
come through with her Shiitake mushrooms and we have beautiful Cos lettuce to
form a wonderful basis for any salad, along with plump tomatoes, tender baby
spinach, basil bunches, cucumber and spanish onions. Just add a sprinkling of
sunflower seeds and sprouts and your summer meal will be complete!
If you're interested in ordering a produce box and be placed on the 'produce box' mailing list (where you'll receive an email each Thursday evening with the full produce list) please email:
or send a text to the market phone 0476 000 996
Orders are due by 1pm each Friday afternoon and we will be sure to prepare your box for
delivery (or pick up) Saturday.
Yours in good food always,
Camilla and the rest of the crew at The Organic Market.
