Sweet September
Summer seems to have flown by, but fear not! The Irvington Farmers Market offers something delicious for every season. We’re not quite ready to trot out pumpkin recipes just yet, but we are inching ever closer. For now, creamy sweet potatoes from Madura Farm are a great choice for the temperate days between seasons. You can roast them with Agape Olive Oil to soften them up and bring out their natural sweetness. If you’re excited to lean into the approaching cool fall weather, these red curry lentils with sweet potato are for you! This dish has it all: aromatic spices, heat from chiles and fresh greens procured at Halal Pastures Farm. Serve this over warm rice or naan. I also recommend stopping by The Lentil Co. to pick up their fantastic crunchy mung lentils to snack on while you cook.
If you really want to lean into the sweet side of these potatoes, try this sweet potato tea cake with meringue to get into a cozy fall mindset. The zesty kick of orange juice adds some tartness to the boiled sweet potatoes that fortify the batter; while cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves create a perfect spice profile. Bitchin’ Babkas’ cinnamon babkas are another lovely choice for anyone looking to slow down and enjoy something sweet on a cool autumn evening.
Everyone knows that fall means apples and Caradonna Farm is bringing them the bushel. Visit R & M Farm to pick up the pork chops you'll need for this Cinnamon Apple with Pork Chops dish.
With the start of the school year, you're going to want to have a supply of Annie's Ginger Elixir in stock to ward off any colds while they're still in the sniffle-stage. Also good to have on hand? An easy weeknight dinner, such as Mama Hu's Sushi Bakes; these deconstructed sushi roll casseroles are sold frozen. Pop a few in your freezer to quickly heat and serve. Add peeled and sliced carrots from Madura Farms and you'll have a healthy dinner on the table in no time.
Dough Nation Food Truck will be slinging market-forward pies. Join us for a weekly shop and to enjoy a DoughCo Bagels bagel, a cup of Cano Coffee, and the music of Peter Calo.
See you at the market!
