I picked up these pretty persimmons at the Oak Street Market a few days ago. When they’re red and soft (probably overripe) I like to cut the top off and eat them with a spoon. After a very brief wikipedia read, I learned that underripe persimmons could cause goo buildup in your stomach and result [...]
Posts Tagged ‘fruit’
Market Update: What’s Hot at Pepper Place
October 10, 2009
64 degrees and light rain (at 8:15)
Apples (McIntosh, Cumberland Spur, Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Matsu, winesap, granny smith, jonagold, rome)
Basil
Beets (Chiogga and red)
Bok Choi
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Cilantro
Collard Greens
Cucumber
Eggplant (white, Japanese)
Escarole
Market Update: What’s Hot at Pepper Place
October 3, 2009
54 degrees and sunny
Apples (McIntosh, Cumberland Spur, Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Matsu, winesap, granny smith, jonagold, rome)
Arugula
Basil
Beets (Chiogga and red)
Broccoli
Chestnuts
Collard Greens
Cucumber
Eggplant (white, Japanese)
Local Produce: The Sun Jewel Melon
When I picked up my first pair of Sun Jewel melons back in early July, I have to say I was underwhelmed. They were beautiful, smelled vaguely of banana and mango (as advertised) but they lacked a definitive taste and were somewhat mealy. Snow’s Bend Farm doesn’t usually disappoint, so when they suggested that I [...]
Market Update: What’s Hot at Pepper Place
Week 13: August 8, 2009
Weather: 80 degrees and sunny
Apples (Ginger Gold, Red Delicious, Ozark gold, and gala)
Arugula
Basil (green and purple)
Blueberries
Cilantro
Cantaloupe (Athena)
Carrots
Corn (peaches and cream, and silver queen)
Cucumber (long green, pickler)
Eggplant (Italian, white, Japanese)
Figs (LSU Purple, Lemon, brown turkey)
Leeks
Melon (Sun Jewel)
Okra (green and red)
Onion
Parsley
Peaches (Flame Prince, Encore, Tyler)
Market Update: What’s Hot at Pepper Place Market
Week 12: August 1, 2009
Weather: 75 degrees and cloudy
Apples (Ginger Gold, Red and Yellow Delicious)
Arugula
Basil (green and purple)
Blueberries
Cilantro
Broccoli
Cantaloupe (Athena)
Corn (field, and silver queen)
Cucumber (long green, pickler)
Market Update: What’s Hot at Pepper Place
Week 11: July 25, 2009
Weather: 71 degrees and sunny
Arugula
Basil (green)
Beets (red)
Blackberries
Blueberries
Cilantro
Broccoli
Cantaloupe (Athena)
Corn (peaches and cream, and silver queen)
Market Update: What’s Hot at Pepper Place
Week 10: July 18, 2009
Weather: 65 degrees and sunny
Arugula
Basil (green and purple)
Beets (Chiogga, golden and red)
Blackberries
Blueberries
Broccoli
Cabbage
Cantaloupe (Athena)
Collard Greens
Corn (peaches and cream, and silver queen)
Cucumber (long green, pickler)
Eggplant (Italian, white, Japanese)
Figs (O’Rourke, Lemon, Celeste)
Market Update: What’s Hot at Pepper Place
Week 9: July 11, 2009
Weather: 73 degrees and sunny
Arugula
Basil
Beets (Chiogga, golden and red)
Blackberries
Blueberries
Broccoli
Cabbage
Cantaloupe
Carrots
Collard Greens
Corn (merit, peaches and cream, and silver queen)
Cucumber (long green, pickler)
Eggplant (Italian, white, Japanese)
Independence Day Market Report: What’s Hot at Pepper Place Farmer’s Market
Week 8: July 4, 2009
Weather: 72 degrees and sunny
Arugula
Basil
Beets (Chiogga, golden and red)
Blackberries
Blueberries
Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts (baby)
Cabbage
Cantaloupe
Carrots
Collard Greens
Corn (merit, peaches and cream, and silver queen)
