PITTSBURG FARMERS' MARKET -- June Information

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Awesome Apricots Luscious sweet apricots can be seen in glorious golden mounds throughout your farmers' market. This delicate fruit is a nutritional powerhouse and yet offers fabulous flavor. Over 95% of the US production of apricots is in California, with small farmers making up the bulk of it. There are several varieties from which to choose, the most common being Patterson, Blenheim, Tilton, and Castlebrite. To learn more about fresh apricots click here. A Symphony of Summer Squash A very prolific vegetable, summer squash is a soft-shelled variety with thin edible skins and seeds, as compared to the hard-shelled winter squash with inedible skin. It has a tender flesh that requires only a short cooking time and is very versatile. It's available at your farmers’ market now through August or September. Learn more. Market Highlights P&E Growers: Gorgeous nursery stock including tomato and other vegetable plants, fruit stock like citrus and blueberry, fresh herbs, and ornamental shrubs and flower stock. It's not too late to get that summer garden growing! BerryLicious: Sweet plump summer strawberries and raspberries, both organic and conventional. Make a fresh berry pie, some delicious smoothies, or try your hand at making strawberry jam. Resendiz Farms: It's time for cherries, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. They're delicious and sweet on the grill, in fruit salads, and in desserts. KV Farms: Longbeans, yellow wax beans, pickling cucumbers, opo squash, sweet peppers, and more Asian specialty vegetables. They have wonderful cilantro, chives, basil, and other fresh herbs. House of Lumpia: All kinds of lumpia, barbecued chicken on a stick, Filipino pearl beverages, and flavored shaved ice. Pick up a plate or two for quick lunches. Market Events June 2: Your taste buds will tingle when you sample Cookin' the Market Chef Mario's awesome recipes made with fresh and simple ingredients from the farmers' market. He'll demonstrate how to cook healthy, flavor-packed meals. Take a recipe home and try it yourself! And enter to win a gift card to EJ Phair! June 9: Enter to win a gift card to EJ Phair Brewing Co. June 16: Bring the kids to make Father's Day cards for good ol' Dad. June 23: Find the secret word of the day on the market Facebook page and mention the word to the market manager for a great produce gift, while supplies last. Cookin' the Market -----Chef Anna Buss Purslane: Purlsane, also known as Pigweed or Cat’s Tongue, is a nutrient-rich wild edible that can be found across America. Many people recognize it as an invasive weed that spreads throughout their yard and garden beds. It can be identified by its thick broad oval leaves that are smooth to the touch, and its succulent reddish brown stem. In many cultures this leafy green has been used for medicinal purposes because of its rich combination of omega-3s, antioxidants, magnesium, calcium, and carotene. The leaves contain a mucilaginous substance with a sour yet salty taste that will brighten up any salad, sauté, sandwich, omelet, or soup. For culinary uses purslane should be harvested before it goes to flower. Look for it at your local farmers market. ►Be sure to visit the Cookin' the Market Facebook page for updates on cooking demonstrations, great recipes, and more! Father's Day Grilling Ideas Dad loves to get out the grill as soon as the weather turns warm. Here are some great ideas for grilling all the wonderful fresh produce at the farmers' market. Grilled Summer Potato Salad Grilled Brown Sugar Peaches or Apricots Grilled Mushrooms and Squash Grilled Tomatoes with Basil Vinaigrette ►Like these recipes? Visit PCFMA's website for more great summer grilling and cooking ideas!

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