Just to keep you in the loop, we’re going through a big transition for the next several weeks.   All our local farmers are tilling under the summer crops right now and planting for the fall harvest.  The great news is we should have some incredible LOCAL FALL PRODUCE!  We might see another wave of Texas peaches but we’ve seen the last of the tomatoes and figs for awhile .  We hope you enjoyed them!

Below are some of the featured items we’re planning* for the co-op style produce shares this weekend…

*There are several more items in the shares – this is just a sampling. When working with fresh produce, availability can sometimes change last-minute.  We do our best to let you know what’s coming ahead of time, but sometimes things do change, especially when working with local farmers.  Thanks for your understanding!

Just when you thought an avocado couldn’t get any better, BEHOLD!  The Reed Avocado.

Think of all the things you love about a regular avocado, and take it to the next level…

• The Reed avocado is the size of a softball, super creamy, smooth, and buttery.
• Not only are Reed avocados difficult to find because their growing season is very short, but finding them organic is almost impossible.
• The Reed avocado stays green on the outside, and it’s ripe when it’s soft to the touch, not when it turns dark.
• The Reed avocado doesn’t brown as quickly as its cousin, the more common Haas avocado.
• Unlike the Haas avocado, the Reed doesn’t need lime juice and cilantro and all those fancy embellishments.  The reed stands alone.  All you need is a sprinkle of sea salt and a spoon to scoop out its creamy goodness.

If you absolutely must fancy them up, here are a few recipe ideas. But first try them plain – trust us!

• Gluten-Free Breakfast Tacos
• Easy Guacamole
• 15 Minute Creamy Avocado Pasta

Local Shiitake Mushrooms

Oh how we love our trusty shiitakes from Texas Organic Mushrooms in Denison!    And we’ve prepared both slow and quick shiitake mushroom recipes for you, depending on how much time you have.  Get them here.

Bi-Color Sweet Corn

Mmm, great sweetness and flavor to this corn with different color kernels.  The possibilities are really endless with corn – you can go simple and just shuck it, boil it, butter and salt it, and eat it!  (How to boil corn on the cob)  Or try one of these recipes…

• As Easy as 1, 2, 3
• Elotes – Corn in a Cup
• Roasted Corn Chowder with Chicken, Lime + Cilantro from Gluten-Free Goddess
• Sweet Corn recipes from Eating Well
• Spicy Cilantro Corn Fritters with Roasted Tomato Zucchini Salsa from A Farmer In The Dell
• Summer Corn Salad from 101 Cookbooks

We love you guys!  Thank you for all your support and we hope you’re enjoying your summer!