Apricot season is upon us. Klippers Organic Acres will be bringing in cases of some of their eight varieties of smooth & sweet, faintly tart, and bursting with flavour apricots this Saturday. They will only be available for a few more weeks, so don’t miss them!
We had the first of the Walla Walla’s last week. The undisputed King of Onions will be around through to the end of September, but you can never have enough. I’ve been told that they are so sweet, you can eat them as you would an apple. Even better, try Maddie’s (Klipper’s preeminent Recipe Czar) suggestion of slicing and enjoying them topped with a piece of cheese. I would think that a sharply aged cheddar would complement them nicely. A great addition to your summer salad, these onions are best appreciated raw, although you can, of course, cook with them. I’ve heard that they are delicious caramelized.
There are always special treasures for the motivated early-bird market shopper. Broccoli, cucumbers, zucchini, and a small selection of gorgeous beans often sell out quickly. With produce this fresh and beautiful, you have to do very little to enjoy them. In fact, the less, the better.
And then, of course, there are the eggs. It breaks my heart to tell a customer that we have already sold out of these beautiful farm-fresh, free-run, organic wonders. Don’t let this happen to you – get there early. The market opens at 9 AM.