Tomatoes Are Ripe For The Pickin'
Friday, July 13, 2012 3:45 am
The tomato can accompany so many dishes. Pick your favorite, college cheese, pasta, soups, gumbo or just sliced with a little salt, the Cannon County Farmers Market is you place for locally grown vine ripen tomatoes. While the limited moisture and heat has made it difficult for our local farmers, they still have a great selection of bush and green tomatoes, assortment of peppers and okra. For those looking for locally grown farm fresh vegetables, drop by the Cannon County Farmers Market this Saturday, July 14th for a great selection of fruits, vegetables and baked goods. The Market will open this Saturday beginning 6:00 A.M. with a wide array of items, including; apples, blackberries, bush beans (contender), beans (half runners, October), cucumbers, eggplant, peppers (Anaheim, bell, banana, Poblano, cayenne, habanero, jalapeno, Serrano), okra, onions, potatoes (red and Irish), sweet corn, squash (zucchini, yellow and butternut), tomatoes (red, green and tomatillo), and an assortment of other squash. The market is just beginning, so each week you will be able to find a broader selection of fresh fruits and vegetables. Pam Northcutt with “Pies De Vine” will be at the market with her homemade fried pies. She plans to have a wide selection including apple, blueberry, blackberry, butterscotch, chocolate, peach, pecan, coconut and cherry. We would like to start posting some your favorite recipes including locally grown fruits and vegetable. Either drop them by the Extension Office, any vendor at the Farmers Market on Saturday’s or e-mail to bsteelman@utk.edu.
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