Summer's mid-point!
Halal Pastures Farms grows such a deep range of each vegetable variety it's been fascinating watching each new crop come in. I can't wait to see how many different types of eggplant they will bring this Sunday. Eggplant is so versatile you can use it in creative recipes all week long. These open-face eggplant sandwiches remind me of a conversation I had last week with Jenny from AYA Hummus, where I told her that sometimes, an open-faced sandwich is the perfect summer compromise between cooking an arduous meal and still getting enough nutrients and flavor to feel satisfied. For this recipe, creamy ricotta from Maplebrook Farm Creamery and pickled onions from Madura Farm add just enough zing and crunch to perfectly browned eggplant slices.
If you’re looking for an easy but wildly flavorful dinner after a daytime trip to the beach or pool, this sheet-pan sausage with peppers and tomatoes is sure to satisfy and is the perfect vessel for fresh bread, like the sourdough dinner rolls from Newlight Breadworks. You’ll want to remember to bring your kitchen knives to Ready Set Sharp! this week so you can cut every ingredient with gusto!
While you’re looking for some perfect peppers at Caradonna Farm, pick up some ripe nectarines to use for a stunning nectarine clafoutis. Their slightly tart juiciness lends a fresh dimension to the classic cherry recipe. And speaking of juice, Akil from Ambrosia Juicery Food Truck will be serving up fresh pressed juices and light, produce-forward summer lunches at the market this week, which will be perfect for a hot day.
Also perfect for a summer swelter: a frothy iced chocolate milk from Raw Chocolate Love, probably one of our most unique, and uniquely refreshing offerings at the market.
The Hampton Grocer now comes only twice a month instead of weekly so be sure to stock up if you are a fan of this small-batch granola.
The Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights will have a tent at the market entrance right next to our friends at the compost station, and Grace Radonis will play an awesome, jazzy set from 10:30-12:30. You won’t want to miss such a fabulous day at the market!Summer's mid-point!
