Growing up, stuffed tomatoes were a favorite in the McBride household. I have fond memories of my Grandmother serving them at all our summer cookouts. Her version was made with a traditional homemade bread stuffing (bread, butter, onions celery, fresh parsley and S&P). She would take the scooped out portion of the tomato and blend it into the stuffing. I didn't come across any recipes like that, but this one from the food network looks tasty too!

We just love these vintage signs that Scholl's acquired! Did you see the giant peach last week? These fun items hail from the 1960s and once belonged to the Lehigh Valley Fruit Growers Association. And about those peaches... so good! And have you tried the nectarines?? Red Haven freestone peaches arrive this week along with white peaches. Watermelon also makes its summer debut, and the first pears are here!

This Saturday's feature is cocktail tomatoes! Cocktail tomatoes are like cherry tomatoes but a little bit bigger and little bit more fun too! Their pretty shapes and colors combined with their meatier texture make them perfect for kabobs! Grab some zucchini, eggplant, peppers and sweet walla walla onions (and some chicken or steak from Breakaway and some mushrooms from Primordia!) and start skewering!

Cabbage Throw Farm is still rolling in tomatoes. It may be one of the last weeks for colorful heirloom tomatoes but black and gold cherry tomatoes will fill the tables as well. Easy snacking but also juicy and flavorful when cooked. This week's favorite summer meal: skirt steak with charred cherry tomatoes, topped with freshly blended salsa verde, quick pickled red onion and shishito peppers.

Also available this weekend: tomatillos, eggplant, specialty peppers, zucchini, cucumbers, lettuce, escarole, beets, carrots, kohlrabi, cabbage, garlic, onions, herbs, Comeback Farm potatoes and more. 

Sugar Cube cantaloupes at Phillips Farms! If you haven’t had one already, these amazing melons are small in size and pack a huge sweet taste. Sugar Cubes are intensely sweet personal-size mini cantaloupes and are slightly bigger than a softball, and they make a great individual snack. Other produce for your shopping list includes: Peaches, Nectarines, Seedless Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Raspberries, Blackberries, Corn, Tomatoes, Zucchini, Red Bell Peppers, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Carrots, Radish, Kale, Swiss Chard, Lettuce, Scallions, Green Beans, Potatoes, fresh-cut herbs and more.

It's Rudbeckia triloba's time to shine at Holy Cow Farm! This abundant and cheery bloom comes around once a year for a short window during the heat of August, and then it's gone until next year. It will give this week's farmers market bouquets a bright and cheerful vibe, and alongside zinnias and celosias there will be colors galore! Triloba will also be available in bunches if you just want a wild pop of color for your table. Be sure to stop by the Holy Cow Flower stall and check them out! 

If you're looking for a refreshing beverage at the market, Roastwell Coffee Roasters has you covered! From their Cotton Candy blended shake for the young (and the young-at-heart!) to their custom-blended Cold Brew teas or rich, creamy Nitro Stout.

Of course, you'll want to pick up a bag of Roastwell's fresh-roasted-for-market-day coffee beans to brew at home. Their carefully curated collection of beans is sure to please! Looking for a specialty grind such as cold brew or espresso? Simply order ahead via their website and Roastwell will have your order custom ground to your specifications. 

Every once in awhile we like to divulge a best kept secret - like the mysterious Dragon Bread at Tomblers Bakery. This sweet and hearty bread has somewhat of a cult following and some say it harkens back to medieval times. Brown sugar and molasses provide the sweetness while wheat flour, oats, walnuts, flax seeds, wheat berries, and cranberries make it rustic and healthy. And a little cocoa adds a unique flavor twist!

Manchegoi the star of the show again this week! Try it on a Breakaway Farms burger, on a grilled cheese with a touch of honey, or check out this yummy recipe for Fire Roasted Peppers & Manchego Cheese.

Rob will also have spreadable cheeses, yogurts (to pair with your peaches), smoothies, curds (quick addition to summer salads , camembert, feta, and halloumi. 

Mia & Maddie's Peach Sangria cupcakes have quickly become a market favorite! Speaking of peaches, Eileen will also be featuring her famous Peach pie tomorrow. Look for an amazing 4-layer chocolate cake and fresh-baked cinnamon rolls too.

Have you tried Zekraft's ready-made, organic and locally-sourced salads? They are so perfect for quick and easy lunches or dinners. This week's menu includes Roasted Chicken Peach Blueberry, Quinoa Apple Salad (vegan), Southwest Salmon, Strawberry Pecan with Chicken, Roasted Beet, Israeli Chopped Salad (vegan) and Turkey Maple Pecan.

 

This week's soups are: Summer Minestrone & Vegan Coconut Carrot Curry Soup

And for the sweet tooth: Banana Pudding, Fresh Berry Shortcake & Chocolate Pot de Creme.  

 

Zekraft also will have their Granola and Chai-Bottles-to-Go!

And don't forget about https://zekraft-home-meal-delivery-lv.square.site/

Mattie’s is bringing the strudels you love! Keep things classic with their Apple or Cabbage Strudels or try one of our non-traditional strudels like Bacon, Egg, & Cheese or Buffalo Chicken! Look for the red tent with the Mattie’s Strudel Haus logo on it and stop by to try a sample! 

Introducing Chimichurri Pork Chops!

Breakaway's local, clean pork chops are marinated in their home-made Chimichurri blend & can be grilled quickly for a gourmet meal ready in minutes.

Speaking of chops, have you tried the Asian marinated porkchops or the Bourbon BBQ? And of course their's your manager's tried and true fave - Garlic Sage Brined chops. Seriously folks, once you eat Breakaway's specialty chops, you'll never look at another cop again!

Order ahead at breakawayfarms.net.

It's gonna be a beauuuutiful Saturday - perfect for kicking back with your favorite Social Still beverage. This week's featured custom craft canned cocktail is Strawberry Rhubarb Lemonade 

(Vodka, Strawberry, Mint, Lemon and Rhubarb) 

And the Crushie of the Week is - Non-Alcoholic Peaches & Cream 

Add one of their spirits for an Adult Friendly version 

This weekend Apple Ridge will be featuring their Whole Grain Sourdough Rye and Triple Chocolate Rye Muffin. The rye is locally sourced from Wild Fox Farm.

Cinnamon Roll ice cream and Chocolate Chip are two amazing flavors you'll find this week at DeNovo. And remember what we said last week, You're not doing summer right if you're not eating ice cream at least once a week! ;-)

This week's B.O.D. is "So hot I feel like I'm living inside the persistence of memory and time itself is melting" And what does this magical beverage consist of? Peach, mint, lemongrass and sage!

And if you're into the hard booch, you'll find Blam-O and Simon Limon.

It's almost time to get those backpacks ready for school. And along with school comes germs. Pick up a bottle of Susan's hand sanitizer to add to those backpacks. And if you are looking for something that helps not only freshen your home but is great for the cold season, grab a bottle of Eucalyptus Spray. It relieves colds and coughs of a cold, soothes headaches and helps to boost immune health.

It's August - time to get those mower blades and garden tools sharpened! Kitchen knives getting a little dull? A dull knife is a dangerous thing. And you need sharp knives for chopping all those market veggies. Bring your goods and let Neil sharpen them to perfection!

Kevin and Sam have been firing away, readying tons of beautiful spoon rests, pinch pots, candles, bud vases and more - all for you!

There really is something special about filling your home with handmade pieces. It's as if the love and energy of the artist comes shining through every time you use it. Good for your soul.