Bedford County Farmers Market
The Bedford County Farmers Market is close to opening for the 2024 season. Check back for the opening date or follow our facebook page.
What’s in Season for Mid Summer?
Apples, Blueberries, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cantaloupe, Cauliflower, Cherries, Carrots, Cucumbers, Kale, Lettuce, Onions, Peaches, Green Beans, Raspberries, Spinach, Squash, Strawberries
What’s Cooking Now?
Corn!
Corn just screams “Summer is Here!”. From Fourth of July Celebrations to backyard dinners to family reunions, corn on the cob, corn salads, corn casseroles, fried corn, grilled corn and corn salsas add a sweet delight to the menu.
Sweet corn varieties have a high sugar content with a sweet taste and tender texture. Fresh corn is available at the farmers markets or grocery stores. Look for plump kernels with a heavy feel so its fresh and juicy. Try to use corn quickly after harvest as it starts to go starchy once removed from the stalk and shuck it right before using for optimal freshness. Here are some recipes for your summer corn:
Roasted Pork Loin with Corn and Lime Sauté
Check out the Produce Information Pages Below:
Eat Seasonally!
Seasonal Eating is all about eating what is growing here and now. A tomato doesn’t taste nearly as good in January when it is out-of-season as it does in July when it comes directly from the grower to you or to the grocery store. Produce eaten when it is in-season tastes better and maintains more of its nutrients. Eating with the seasons also helps reduce transportation, saving gas and emissions, as well as helps to support our local growers and local economy.
To eat seasonally, try growing your own produce this Spring and Summer to use throughout the growing season and preserve what you can’t use through freezing or canning. Another option is to frequent the local farmer’s markets. Even when shopping at the grocery stores, focus on what is seasonal for that month.
To see what is growing in Tennessee each month take a look at the Seasonal Eating Chart for Tennessee.
The Seasonal Kitchen Videos:
