In Season Now! Midsummer – Sullivan Catskills Farmers Markets

Catskills-Meets-Carolina Coleslaw Recipe

hgwhadmin2019-06-05T19:35:26-04:00

Crazy Cabbage Facts Cabbage is high in dietary fiber, iron, plus Vitamins A, B6, C, and K. Russians eat 7x more cabbage than the average North American. Scrolls from 1,000 BCE, found in China, stated that cabbage could cure baldness. (Spoiler alert: it doesn’t.) Babe Ruth wore a cabbage leaf under his baseball cap to keep cool – or maybe to ward off baldness? Catskills Seasonality June through October Cabbage Storage, Prep, and [...]

Catskills-Meets-Carolina Coleslaw Recipehgwhadmin2019-06-05T19:35:26-04:00

High Summer Salad! Potato Tomato Corn Delight

hgwhadmin2019-06-05T19:35:26-04:00

Cool Corn Facts An average ear of corn has about 800 kernels. Of the top 4 crops grown in America today (corn, soybeans, alfalfa, and grain sorghum), only corn is native to America. Cooking corn is the best way to release its disease-fighting antioxidants. Catskills Seasonality July and August Corn Storage, Prep, and Usage Tips Store the corn within its husk in the fridge. Use within a few days of purchase. Choose cobs [...]

High Summer Salad! Potato Tomato Corn Delighthgwhadmin2019-06-05T19:35:26-04:00

Strike Gold with Catskills Carrots

hgwhadmin2019-06-12T21:14:06-04:00

Sweet Crunchy Carrots in a Rainbow of Colors are a Catskills Favorite! Carrots are produced in all 50 states! However, California produces about 80% of them (but we know carrots from a Sullivan Catskills Farmers Market tastes best...) Carrots have a lot of vitamin A which is good for your immune system, and overall cell health. Some carrot varieties found at Catskills Farmers Markets are purple, reddish-purple, or yellow. Catskills Seasonality June-September Carrot [...]

Strike Gold with Catskills Carrotshgwhadmin2019-06-12T21:14:06-04:00

The Best Farmers Market Salsa with 7 Catskills Ingredients

hgwhadmin2018-06-30T14:18:16-04:00

Must-Know Tomato Facts The tomato is the state fruit of New Jersey (yes, tomatoes are a fruit!) The largest tomato ever grown was 7 lbs. 12 oz in 1986…that record has yet to be broken. Scientists believe the first tomatoes came from South and Central America; wild tomatoes are still found in the Andes Mountains. Catskills Seasonality July-September Beet Storage Tips To ripen green tomatoes, store in indirect light or in a paper [...]

The Best Farmers Market Salsa with 7 Catskills Ingredientshgwhadmin2018-06-30T14:18:16-04:00

Catskills Cukes and Zukes Overflowing on Market Tables

hgwhadmin2019-06-05T19:35:27-04:00

We can't take credit for the term "cukes and zukes" - we overheard Farmer Matt of Beaverdam Brook Farm tell customers at the Monticello Farmers Market that his fields were full of cukes and zukes. We love the way it sounds...cukes and zukes! Zukes and Cukes: Fresh Facts Kirby, Gherkin, Garden, Persian: there are many different varieties of cucumber available at the farmers market! Zucchini can be up to 95% water, cucumbers are [...]

Catskills Cukes and Zukes Overflowing on Market Tableshgwhadmin2019-06-05T19:35:27-04:00

Unbeatable Beet and Goat Cheese Crostini Recipe

hgwhadmin2019-06-12T21:14:37-04:00

Unbeatable Beet Facts New York is the second largest producer of Red Table Beets in the US! Most beets are red, but some are gold or pink and white striped. Beets are an excellent source of potassium, vitamin C, and fiber. Catskills Seasonality June-December Beet Storage Tips Beets should be stored in the refrigerator and are best used within two weeks. Beet Prep and Usage Wash beets well, they grow underground like potatoes [...]

Unbeatable Beet and Goat Cheese Crostini Recipehgwhadmin2019-06-12T21:14:37-04:00

A Must-Try Salsa Recipe with Catskills Blueberries

hgwhadmin2019-06-05T19:35:28-04:00

Sullivan Catskills Blueberries are in season! Here are 3 fun facts... Blueberries are native to North America A half cup of blueberries only has 42 calories Blueberries are high in antioxidants and fiber Catskills Seasonality July and August Blueberry Storage Tips Blueberries like breathing room. Store them in the crisper drawer of your fridge with a lower humidity setting. Use within a week to a week and a half. Blueberry Prep and Usage [...]

A Must-Try Salsa Recipe with Catskills Blueberrieshgwhadmin2019-06-05T19:35:28-04:00

Ravishing Radishes! 6 Ideas to Try (Hint: Roasting)

hgwhadmin2019-06-12T21:17:28-04:00

3 Fascinating Radish Facts! A cup of sliced radishes is just 19 calories and has about 20% of your Vitamin C for the day. Radishes aren’t just red! Local varieties come in white, pink, and purple. Radishes get spicier as the season progresses – late summer radishes are nice and spicy! Catskills Seasonality: May-September Storage Tips: Keep refrigerated, Radishes will keep up to 2 weeks Radish Prep and Usage Slice off the radish greens...surprise, they’re edible [...]

Ravishing Radishes! 6 Ideas to Try (Hint: Roasting)hgwhadmin2019-06-12T21:17:28-04:00

Summer Salad Recipe Starring 5 Catskills Ingredients

hgwhadmin2019-06-12T21:17:37-04:00

Catskills Lettuce Leaves You Wanting More...It's Crispier, Fresher, and More Flavorful! Lettuce provides dietary fiber, vitamins A, B9, and C plus minerals such as calcium, iron, and copper. Vitamin A is good for bone and teeth health. While B9 is good for your metabolism! Darker varieties typically have more nutrients than lighter varieties. Fibers are concentrated in the ribs, and minerals and vitamins in the leafy part of lettuce. Catskills Seasonality May-October Storage [...]

Summer Salad Recipe Starring 5 Catskills Ingredientshgwhadmin2019-06-12T21:17:37-04:00