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Boyle County Farmers Market has perfect additions to holiday treats

July 01, 2009

Happy 4th of July!

Nothing sets off a hot, grilled burger better than fresh vine-ripened tomatoes; crisp, candy onions; and green, leafy lettuce. Add a grilled garden vegetable medley for a perfect summertime meal. These goodies and more will be at the Boyle County Farmer's Market this week.

Vendors will set up at the Boyle County Fairgrounds Tuesdays and Thursdays until Nov. 1 Hours are from 8 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, and 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Saturdays. See you there!

This week look for:

Freshly baked breads: whole grain; sourdough; Amish Friendship Bread; assorted baked goods

Homemade granolaHomemade jams and jelliesDried applesDried dip mixesFresh cut flowers

Fresh local produce:

BlueberriesCabbageChardCornCucumbersGreen onionsHerbsKaleNew potatoesRoma green beansScallop squashStringless green beansTomatoesWhite half-runner beansYellow beansYellow squashZucchini

Fresh local:

Free-range chicken eggs

Fresh from Florida and Georgia:

CantaloupeCucumbersGreen BeansMelonsPeachesPotatoesTomatoesYellow squash... and more

News and Notes:

To make your Farmer's Market shopping experience even better, we now have fresh, hot coffee available at our information booth.

Stop over for lunch. The pulled pork barbecue sandwiches are fantastic. Buffalo burgers, beef burgers and soft drinks are also available.

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Recipe of the week

Here is a quick and easy recipe, compliments of Knob View Farm.

Grilled Garden Medley

2 large tomatoes2 each - medium zucchini and yellow squash, sliced1 small onion2 tablespoons margarineSalt and pepper to taste

Wrap all ingredients together in heavy duty aluminum foil. Bake over medium to high coals for 30 to 45 minutes depending on desired doneness.

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