Farm stand update – it’s lookin’ peachy out there…
Farm stands update – it’s lookin’ peachy out there…
between NJ, PA, Long Island and Upstate NY – at this point in the season – grocery stores, green markets, and farm stands are loaded with fresh and local fruits and vegetables. some highlights right now are – heirloom tomatoes and local peaches – both are bursting with bright and intense flavor. we find the heirloom tomatoes to blow all others (hybrids, beefsteak, etc) out of the water with amazing, deep flavor. but when it comes to peaches, a midst the myriad of new stuff on the market (white peaches, “Saturn” shapes, etc) we find the traditional variety to hold-up as the best available for juicy and firm texture and that pure, intense peach flavor.
some hot tips…
- ask at your market “what’s local” and fresh
- some items may be ripe now in warmer areas closer to the city, but as the season progresses, a continuing flood of fruits and vegetables will arrive as things start to come into season in the cooler areas upstate.
- apples are NOT in season yet. they’re not picked until September – if it says NY apple right now its last years!