This week’s basket is very similar to last week’s basket. Normally there is a little more variety, but this week, Milk and Honey Organics’ owners had a special delivery of their own…a new baby boy! Ivan and Christine welcomed Tobias Stephen into the world on Tuesday at 10:30AM: 8 lbs. 14 oz., 22 in. long! Congratulations!
Quick Tips for this week’s basket:
Braeburn Apples (slice and eat with almond butter or dip in caramel)
Bananas (use on a Peanut Butter Sandwich or make Banana Splits for a sweet treat on a hot day)
Celery (the traditional “Ants on a Log” comes to mind: fill with peanut butter and top with raisins)
Bi-Color Corn (a secret to good corn on the cob is adding a Tbsp. of sugar to the boiling water; this helps pull out the natural sweetness of the corn)
Cucumbers (sliced with Ranch dressing)
Garlic (roast and spread on toast)
Sweet Vidalia Onions (great on a burger)
South Carolina White Peaches (add slices to lemonade or sweet tea for a change)
Flavorosa Pluots (use like plums; great on vanilla ice cream!)
Yukon Gold Potatoes (potato wedges; use as a thickener in soups; or make potato salad)
Mixed Baby Greens (enjoy a fresh salad or add to any sandwich)
Roma Tomatoes (Layer slices with mozzarella cheese and top with fresh basil, salt, pepper, and balsamic vinegar)
More Recipes for this Week’s Basket:
Quick Tips on Cooking Corn from Epicurious.com
Yukon Gold Potatoes: Jacques Pepin Style
Caramelize Garlic and make Garlic Ice Cream (I once had this at a restaurant called “Garlic’s” in London, Ontario. It sounds odd, but it was quite a fun experience.)
For just a little bit of garlic flavor, try this recipe from GarlicFestival.com.
For garlic lovers, try this one from CDKitchen.com.
For more Garlic Recipes, check out GarlicFestival.com’s Recipe page.
Cucumber Sandwich with Dill and Creme from Gourmet Girl
Cucumber Tea Sandwiches with Sprouts and Watercress Leaves
Why not host an Tea Party for Saturday Brunch: check out http://whatscookingamerica.net/Menu/HighTea.htm.
Smoky Corn and Tomato Bruschetta from Epicurious.com
A-B-C Sandwiches: Almond–Banana–Chocolate (recipe for making your own almond butter)
Banana and Nutella Sandwich (homemade nutella recipe)
Dutch Apple Pancake from Gourmet Girl
Wild Rice Salad with Celery and Walnuts from NY Times
NY Times had some other suggestions for “What to do with the rest of that Celery” here.
For more ideas on what to do with your produce basket, check out The Beehive Buzz’s Recipe Archives Page.