Peaches & Herb Summer Slaw By Market Chef Maggie Perkins Ingredients 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil (Texas Hill Country Olive Co.) 1/4 cup mandarin or lemon-flavored balsamic vinegar (Texas Hill Country Olive Co.) 1 tablespoon honey (Round Rock Honey or Austin Honey Co.) 1 +\- teaspoons dijon mustard, optional but recommended 1 small head […]

Smothered Green Beans & Potatoes by Market Chef Maggie Perkins Serves 2 1 T Texas Hill Country Olive Company jalapeño-infused olive oil 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil, separate  1/2 small yellow onion, sliced into thin half moons, separated (Manheim Gardens & Byccombe Farm) 1 stalk green garlic, minced (Gray Gardens) 4-5 baby new potatoes, sliced […]

Sweet & Spicy Persimmon Parfaits by Chef Maggie Perkins Ripe persimmons (Engel Farms) Ginger, cinnamon & curry powder, to taste Greek yogurt (Mother Culture) Honey (Round Rock Honey or Austin Honey) Holy basil (Bouldin Food Forest) Fresh mint, chopped Remove large stem from persimmons and squeeze flesh into a bowl, discarding skins. Stir in spices, […]

Seasonal Veggie Medley with Rice By Madelene Sears So many delicious vegetables are in season at the markets in August, why not make a dish that celebrates them all?! This quick, simple, healthy recipe highlights seasonal summer vegetables including zucchini, cherry tomatoes, green beans and bell peppers. Come to the markets this weekend and stop by our […]

Eat Your Greens — How Daily Intake of Green Vegetables Can Affect Your Health By Madelene Sears July brings more than just the heat – it ushers in a harvest of dark leafy greens and a variety of green vegetables! Enjoying dark leafy greens and green vegetables can have a significant impact on your health and […]