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Hello Texas Peaches, Bye Bye Texas Citrus

May 22nd, 2013
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Local Texas peach

Local Texas peach

Exciting news – this weekend’s co-op style produce shares will have our first round of local Texas peaches for the season, from Gundermann Acres in Wharton County, TX.  If you’ve been around awhile, you know just how sweet and drip-down-your-chin-juicy the Texas peaches are.  We should also have some for sale in the store this weekend…come get them before they’re gone!

We’ve also gotten lots of positive feedback on the Texas Rio Star Grapefruit and other citrus in the shares lately…we’re getting very close to the end of citrus season so they’ve been extra juicy and ripe.  Enjoy the last of your local citrus!

Local This Weekend: Texas Figs & Black-Eyed Peas Are Here!

June 28th, 2012
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We’ll have 100% local Texas produce this weekend! Here are the local items we’re planning* for this weekend’s co-op style produce shares…

*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!

Here are some photos & recipes for you…

Figs

Figs from Gundermann Acres

Figs are high in natural simple sugars, minerals, and fiber. Figs are fairly rich in potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron, copper, and manganese.

Figs are often recommended to nourish and tone the intestines because they are a very good source of fiber. They are also a good source of potassium, an important consideration in helping to control blood pressure. Figs are among the most highly alkaline foods, making them useful in supporting the proper pH of the body.

You’re probably just going to want to pop these in your mouth and eat them whole…but if you want a recipe, here are a few ideas…

Black-Eyed Peas (Unshelled)

Unshelled black-eyed peas from Morrison Organic Farm

The unique thing is that these peas will come unshelled.  Usually we get them already shelled in a bag, but we thought it would be fun for you to experience the wonderful old-time activity of sittin’ on the porch shellin’ peas!  It’s a wonderful activity to do with family, friends, and even children can help.  You just ain’t Texan if you’ve never shelled a pea.  Read this post on how to shell and eat black-eyed peas – with some great recipe ideas!

Liz harvesting black-eyed peas at Morrison Organic Farm

Okra

So you’ve got lots of local okra to eat…now what?  Here are 5 ways to eat and enjoy it!

Jacky Morrison on the tractor at Morrison Organic Farm

Okra plants at Morrison Organic Farm

Okra fields at Morrison Organic Farm

Thank you for being a part of Urban Acres and supporting Texas farmers and local, organic produce!  We ♥ our farmers, and we ♥ you!

Local This Weekend: Blueberries, Peaches, Tomatoes, Okra & More…

June 21st, 2012
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The Texas produce has been unbelievable, and it just keep comin’!  Here are the local items we’re planning* for this weekend’s co-op style produce shares…

*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!

Here are some recipes for you…

Texas Blueberries

>> Make sure to read this post on how to keep your berries mold-free and lasting longer!

Texas Peaches

Local peach from Larken Farms in Waxahachie

What Is Sorrel?

Sorrel is a delightful, leafy green with a tart, lemony flavor.  Use the tender, young leaves in salads, and the larger leaves for soups, stews and sauces. Sorrel also complements goat cheese, eggs and poultry.

Rich in vitamin C, sorrel was valued for centuries for its ability to prevent scurvy, a serious, even life-threatening problem when fresh fruits and vegetables were not available. The English physician Culpeper (1826) recommended sorrel “to cool any inflammation and heat of blood,” “to refresh overspent spirits,” “to quench thirst, and to procure an appetite.”  Pretty cool!

Get sorrel recipes here – both raw and cooked.

5 Ways to Eat Local Okra

So you’ve got lots of local okra to eat…now what?  Here are 5 ways to eat and enjoy it!

Thank you for being a part of Urban Acres and supporting Texas farmers and local, organic produce!  We ♥ our farmers, and we ♥ you!

Texas Blueberries, Peaches & Tomatoes Are Here – Plus Local Arugula and More…

June 14th, 2012
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The Texas fruit has just started coming in, and it’s unbelievable!  Here’s what we’re planning* for this weekend’s almost 100% local co-op style produce shares…

*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!

Here are some recipes for you…

Texas Blueberries

>> Make sure to read this post on how to keep your berries mold-free and lasting longer!

Texas Peaches

Local peach from Larken Farms in Waxahachie

What Is Arugula?

Arugula is a wonderfully “spicy” green that can be eaten the same way you would spinach.  Try throwing it in a pan with sautéed onions and mushrooms. Heat a pan on medium low with olive oil and add sliced or chopped onions.  Sprinkle some sea salt and let it cook low and slow for about 20 minutes.  As it starts to soften and become a slightly brown color, add the sliced mushrooms and then arugula.  Use this as a filling for fajitas, topping on a grass-fed beef or bison burger, or atop of a hot bowl of polenta and raw cheese for a veggie bowl like none other.

Our other favorite way to use arugula is to eat it raw.  Make bite-sized lettuce wraps with them.  Wrap the arugula around eggs and chicken sausage in the morning or try grass-fed beef with raw pepper jack.  Delicious!

Here’s one more arugula recipe for ya…

Beefsteak Tomatoes

Thank you for being a part of Urban Acres and supporting Texas farmers and local, organic produce!  We ♥ our farmers, and we ♥ you!

Texas Fruit, Sorrel, and More!

June 7th, 2012
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The Texas fruit is finally coming in, including those delicious blueberries & tomatoes!  Here’s what we’re planning* for this weekend’s almost 100% local co-op style produce shares…

*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!

Here are some recipes for you…

Texas Blueberries

>> Make sure to read this post on how to keep your berries mold-free and lasting longer!

What Is Sorrel?

Sorrel is a delightful, leafy green with a tart, lemony flavor.  Use the tender, young leaves in salads, and the larger leaves for soups, stews and sauces. Sorrel also complements goat cheese, eggs and poultry.

Rich in vitamin C, sorrel was valued for centuries for its ability to prevent scurvy, a serious, even life-threatening problem when fresh fruits and vegetables were not available. The English physician Culpeper (1826) recommended sorrel “to cool any inflammation and heat of blood,” “to refresh overspent spirits,” “to quench thirst, and to procure an appetite.”  Pretty cool!

Get sorrel recipes here – both raw and cooked.

Beefsteak Tomatoes

Thank you for being a part of Urban Acres and supporting Texas farmers and local, organic produce!  We ♥ our farmers, and we ♥ you!

Peaches Against Cancer

June 30th, 2011
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The July/August 2011 edition of Eating Well Magazine had a very interesting article that states,

Plums and peaches contain two types of polyphenols (anti-oxidants) that may help kill breast cancer cells while leaving healthy cells intact, say researchers at Texas A&M. Good news, as 180,000 new cases of breast cancer are diagnosed each year and traditional treatments often harm healthy cells.  The researchers also found that plums and peaches have antioxidant levels to rival “superfood” blueberries.

We’ll be getting local peaches from Blooming Grove, TX this weekend!