Rough Draft Atlanta is partnering with Community Farmers Markets to let you know what’s in season at your local market. Each week, we’ll share a list of ingredients that are farm fresh, along with a couple of recipes that include those products.
Here’s what you’ll find in the way of produce at the farmers market this week: Tomatoes, peppers, figs, melons, peaches, corn, radishes, turnips, blueberries, kale, leeks, spring onions, cucumbers, zucchini/squash, broccolini, turnips, beets, lettuce/mixed greens, microgreens, green onions, gourmet mushrooms (oyster, lion’s mane, shiitake), herbs (parsley, chives, green onions, cilantro, basil, tulsi), carrots, limited amount (plums, blackberries, raspberries), and Swiss chard.
Look for these specialty items: Foraged foods (chanterelles), pecans, smoked salmon and trout, flowers (marigolds, gladiolus, dahlias, lavender, mixed flower bouquets), plant starts, pastured pork, wild caught shrimp, eggs, goat + sheep cheese, milk, jam, chocolate, honey, oils, tea blends, cold pressed juices, hot sauce, vinegars, nut butters, spice blends, ghee, pickles, pasta, tortillas, apple cider, and bone broth.
Atlanta non-profit Community Farmers Markets (CFM) has been building community through farmers markets since 2011. Operating weekly outdoor farmers markets as well as rotating farm stands are strategies by which the organization addresses food access in Atlanta. CFM also offers educational programming in the community, financial incentives to make local food more affordable, and professional development for small businesses.
See y’all at the farmers market!
Summer Salad with Cardamom Oil Recipe:
Ingredients:
- Watermelon
- Mixed heirloom tomatoes
- Sweet corn
- Peaches
- Salt
- Oil
- Black and green cardamom
- Turmeric
- Red chili flake
- Black pepper
- Optional: feta, basil, mint, sage, citrus vinegar
Directions:
- Brine tomatoes first in salt water (about 20 minutes).
- Drizzle all the fruit with a little oil that you simmered down with black and green cardamom, turmeric, and red chili flake. Place the cardamom pods into a pan and warm until aromatic, then add safflower oil, ground turmeric, black pepper, and chili flake. Warm and whisk it all together, then set aside to cool.
- Mix it all together, and serve with basil, mint, feta, etc.
Peach Caprese Salad Recipe:
Ingredients:
- 1 ripe peach, sliced
- 1 cup sungold tomatoes, sliced
- ¼ cup basil leaves
- 3 tbsp chevré
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup microgreens
- 2 tbsp mint leaves
- 2 tbsp toasted hazelnuts
- Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper
Directions:
- Combine the sliced peaches and tomatoes in a bowl.
- Add the lemon juice, olive oil, sea salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. Mix together and then let them marinate for 5 minutes.
- Arrange the peaches on a serving plate, then spoon the tomatoes over the top. Add small dollops of ricotta, then finish with the microgreens, basil, mint, and toasted hazelnuts.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
The recipes for Summer Salad with Cardamom Oil and Peach Caprese Salad can also be found on Community Farmers Markets’ Instagram.
