Blueberries galore!

Mead Orchard is the answer to all your blueberry needs. Plump, juicy and sweet, their berries are packed with nutrients and oh! so delicious. I am sure you’ve considered classic treats such as muffins or a crumble, but have you ever had blueberries on steak? In Tuscany, there’s a restaurant named Acqua Al 2, which offers this blueberry steak. Grab berries from Mead Orchards and filet mignon from R&M Farms to reach new summer-dinner heights!

Of course, blueberries are also perfect for salads! Try this cool and hydrating blueberry cucumber salad for your next BBQ. The antioxidants will boost your energy despite the heat. Check out Orchard Hill Organics for lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers.

Basil has hit the market and is fragrant as heck! Stop by Obercreek Farms for fresh basil and squash. We also want to note the expansion of Fresh Meadow Farms from two tents to three! Huzzah! You’ll find fresh herbs (like dill) and cucumbers to try your hand at home-made pickles. Not looking to make your own from scratch? Doc Pickle has got you covered. I recommend trying the horseradish pickles; a perfect balance of spicy, sweet, sour, and crunchy!

Urban Bohemia crushes it each week with vegan and vegetarian soups and salads.  Plantidote Foods is back this week with healthy and delicious veggie burgers. Danielle sells out at every market, so plan to visit her early in the day. With whole-food plant based flavors like Ginger Lime and Garlic Cashew, she’s quickly become a market favorite. Mama Hu’s joins us this week with her clever deconstructed sushi rolls in casserole form. Sold frozen, they’re a perfect heat-and-serve weeknight meal.

Cooper’s Daughter Spirits will help you make this boozy blueberry cocktail, your basil from Obercreek Farm will afford you the drink of the season. Manor Sangria is back. Try their Mango Habanero Sangria which is both sweet and spicy. It’s a lovely tipple on a warm summer evening.

Copper Faucet Soap Company returns, too. I am partial to their Lemon Eucalyptus soap bar, but you can smell your way through a wide selection of goats milk soap bars and vegan soap bars to find your preferred scent.

We’re welcoming back Ambrosia Juicery Food Truck; grab a refreshing juice or an acai bowl to enjoy while you shop. Dough Nation also joins the market fun. This week’s musician is Grace Radonis.

See you at the market!