Tag: peaches

Baked Cod with Peach Salsa

Baked Cod with Peach Salsa

Everyone’s favorite summer fruit is surprisingly versatile in savory dishes. Peaches have a sweet tart flavor that blends well with spice and adds an extra burst of flavor to any dish this summer. Baked cod with peach salsa is a dish I am certain to…

7 Types of Stone Fruit You’ll See at the Farmers Market

7 Types of Stone Fruit You’ll See at the Farmers Market

While summer is filled with tons of different types of fruits and vegetables, from tomatoes to watermelons, stone fruits stand out as a favorite. From cherries to peaches and nectarines, these sweet fruits are a total highlight of my summer months. Let’s talk about the…

Farmers Market Finds: August, Part 2

Farmers Market Finds: August, Part 2

August is hot, hot, hot! And humid. I’ve been drinking a ton of water to ensure that I’m properly hydrated. I don’t know about you guys, but I definitely notice an improvement in my mood when I am properly hydrated. Infusing some fresh mint into the water makes it that much better and easier to drink. 

I bought such a bounty last week, so we still have quite a bit of produce left over (as an aside, have you joined my mailing list yet? If you do, you get tons of tips and tricks for better produce storage). We are also busy harvesting from our summer garden, which is full of tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, and soon, tomatillos. As a result, we didn’t purchase much at the market: we want to make sure we don’t waste what we already purchased and what we were about to purchase.

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Farmers Market Finds: August, Part 1

Farmers Market Finds: August, Part 1

I cannot believe it is August already. The summer is flying by, and I’m soaking up every bit of it that I can.  Summer markets are always my favorite, probably because of the wide variety of produce that’s in season. And in August, we’re right…

Farmers Market Finds: July, Part 4

Farmers Market Finds: July, Part 4

Can you believe it’s already the end of July? It feels like the Fourth was just yesterday. The summer heat is here, and now is the time to enjoy “no-cook” dinners. More salads are on the menu this week, as are sandwiches and other easy…

Farmers Market Finds: July, Part 3

Farmers Market Finds: July, Part 3

The summer farmers market is in full swing! This week’s finds are quite extensive, and I’m looking forward to using all this produce in meals throughout the week.

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