Produce Report « Skagit Valley Food Co-op

The Produce Report:May 13-19,2013

California grown Organic Cucumbers and Broccoli are a terrific value this week –99¢ lb. The melons from Mexico are of particularly good quality and coming in at really good prices, too. Organic Honeydew Melons are 79¢ lb, Organic Cantaloupe are 89¢ lb. Super-sweet, bright-pink fleshed, Organic Mini Watermelons are 99¢ lb.

The Produce Report:May 6th –May 12th ,2013

Morels are finally in!!! Delicate and elusive,morels are a gourmet prize that were once limited to those willing to muck around in the forest in search of these goodies of spring. They are fragile,highly perishable,and resist cultivation,so they tend to be pricey. Morels are particularly delicious when paired with those fellow harbingers of spring,asparagus. Local asparagus is also on now for $4.99lb from Canales and Living Rain farms.

Asparagus with Morels and Tarragon

2 pound green asparagus,trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter,cut into tablespoon pieces
1/2 cup finely chopped shallots (2 large)
1/4 pound fresh morels,cleaned and halved lengthwise if large
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
1/2 teaspoon salt Read more The Produce Report:May 6th –May 12th ,2013 …

Fun with Produce…

You know it’s heading into the warm months,when you cut a Cantaloupe into funny half-moon shapes and awkwardly dribble the juice down your chin. There is no art to picking out the perfect cantaloupe,just a trip down the olfactory highway,should lead you to a great melon. The melon should smell sweet and floral,this is the sign you have been looking for. A whole cantaloupe will keep on the counter for a few days,and cut cantaloupe will keep refrigerated for a week. There are many recipes out there for using cantaloupe besides just over the sink dribbling down my chin. Here is one of my favorites

The Produce Report:April 29 –May 5,2013

Lots of great prices on Organic Produce this week! Organic Bananas 89¢ lb, Organic Collards 99¢ each, Organic Slicing Tomatoes $1.29 lb, and Organic Avocados $1.69 lb. Read on for more deals…..

The Produce Report:April 22-28,2013

Happy Earth Day! Lucky us, we get to celebrate with sunshine, a fresh harvest of locally grown spring produce, and a super deal on Organic Fuji Apples –only 79¢ lb this week.

Blue Heron Farm is back in season with Organic Arugula and Spicy Salad Mix, Organic Spinach, and Organic Spring Radishes. Ralph’s Greenhouse is finished harvesting Organic Winter Savoy Cabbage, but has plenty of Organic Kale, Leeks, Collards, and Beets to go around. Living Rain Farm is picking big, fat, deep red Organic Rhubarb stalks and Canales Farm is cutting Organic Asparagus this week –we hope to have these tender, sweet, fresh stalks of locally grown Asparagus by Thursday. Read more The Produce Report:April 22-28,2013 …

The Produce Report:April 15-21,2013

Organic Rainbow Chard –only 99¢ this week!

California Grown Organic Asparagus

More great deals this week! Organic Chard (Red &Rainbow) are only 99¢ per bunch! California Grown Organic Asparagus is in at the amazing price of $3.49 lb. Organic Romaine Hearts are $1.99 for a 3 count bag. Time to get your greens on!

The Produce Report:April 8-14,2013

Organic Rhubarb from Living Rain Farm

Organic Snap Peas

Organic Rhubarb, Organic Strawberries, and Organic Snap Peas.…Feels like spring to us! Living Rain Farm, located just a few miles west of the Co-op, started harvesting their Organically Grown Rhubarb this weekend. These dark red, crisp and sturdy stalks are a welcome addition to our produce department. Rhubarb pie is a delicious, springtime favorite, but rhubarb has many other uses. Think about making a hot Rhubarb compote to serve over cake or ice cream, rhubarb jelly or preserves can be enjoyed over toast all year, or use rhubarb to make upside-side-down cake, muffins, and sweet bread.

The Produce Report:April 1-7,2013

Locally Grown Organic Savoy Cabbage

Organic Ataulfo Mangoes

Spring sunshine,warmer temperatures,and super deals this week on Organic Produce:Starting Tuesday, Ralph’s Greenhouse will be bringing in locally grown Organic Green Cabbage and Organic Savoy Cabbage –only 49¢ lb! California-grown Organic Salad Mix will be $3.49 lb (starting Tuesday). Today we have Organic Ataulfo Mangoes for 99¢ each and Organic Green Leaf Lettuce for only 99¢ each. Sounds like the great beginnings of a fresh spring salad, yes?

The Produce Report:March 25-31,2013

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Organic Spring Radishes from Ralph’s Greenhouse

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Organic Celery Root from Hedlin Farm

Spring has officially begun and a bit of weekend sunshine has brought up our spirits and given a much needed boost to local crops. Ralph’s Greenhouse, located across the river just a a few miles west of the Co-op, is harvesting Organic Spring Radishes, Organic Spinach, Organic Arugula, Organic Leeks, Organic Collards, Organic Kale,and Organic Parsnips. Highwater Farm near Clear Lake is providing bags of Organic Braising Greens as well as bunches of Organic Kale. Hedlin Farm in LaConner, has been bringing in sweet and petite heads of Organic Cauliflower, but has run out until the next crop sizes up (ready in a couple of weeks).

The Produce Report:March 18-24,2013

Organic Lacinato Kale

Locally Grown Organic Bunched Spinach

Locally, good things are greening up! Ralph’s Greenhouse is harvesting spicy spring Organic Radishes, Organic Spinach, Organic Arugula, Organic Leeks, Organic Collards, and Organic Kale. Hedlin Farm is back with those tender, sweet, petite Organic Cauliflower heads that we have been enjoying so much. Highwater Farm is bringing in bags of Organic Braising Greens as well as bunched Organic Kale.

The Produce Report:March 11-17,2013

More great deals on organic produce! Organic Mini Artichokes are only 35¢ each. Organic Braeburn Apples are $1.29 lb,Organic Blood Oranges are $1.69 lb, and Organic Brussels Sprouts are $3.49 lb. Read more The Produce Report:March 11-17,2013 …

The Produce Report:March 4-10,2013

Sweet Deals!!

Organic Navels are 55¢ lb and Organic Bananas are only 69¢ lb!

The Produce Report:February 25 –March 3,2013

Citrus season is going strong with excellent quality, good availability, and great prices. Organic Honeygold Grapefruit will be arriving tomorrow. Less well-known than their pink-fleshed cousin (Red Rio Star Grapefruit) these winter gems feature pale golden flesh and an amazingly sweet-honey flavor. Eat them straight out of the peel, juice them, or diced them up and distribute over a salad of spinach greens and avocado –very refreshing!

The Produce Report:February 18-24,2013

Organic Cara Cara Navel Oranges

Produce Manager Ben has been working hard to secure some sweet deals on Organic Produce! This week we are able to offer Organic Kent Mangoes, Organic Cara Cara Oranges, and Organic Navel Oranges at the crazy low price of only 79¢ lb! Read more The Produce Report:February 18-24,2013 …

The Produce Report:February 11-17,2013

Organic Mandarins

Winter citrus is holding steady with just a few changes. Organic Satsuma Mandarins and Clementines are done for the season,so we are switching out for Organic Murcott Mandarins/Honey Tangerines this week. These names are used interchangeably for what is essentially one variety of citrus fruit. Oblong in shape,super juicy,easy to peel,and mildly flavored,they are great fruit for juicing or to use in salads. Organic Rio Star Grapefruits continue to be great quality and are holding in price at $1.29 lb. Organic Navels Oranges will hit their seasons peak next month,but have been of very good quality and flavor –99¢ lb this week. Read more The Produce Report:February 11-17,2013 …

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