Local This Weekend: Blueberries, Peaches, Tomatoes, Okra & More…

The Texas produce has been unbelievable, and it just keep comin’!  Here are the local items we’re planning* for this weekend’s co-op style produce shares…

• Peaches from Larken Farms in Waxahachie, TX
• Blueberries from Greer Farm in Daingerfield, TX
• Okra from Morrison Organic Farm in Cleburne, TX
• Zucchini & Yellow Squash from Morrison Organic Farm in Cleburne, TX
• Slicer Cucumbers from Morrison Organic Farm in Cleburne, TX
• Sorrel from Eden Creek Farm in Blooming Grove, TX
• Tomatoes from Eden Creek Farm in Blooming Grove, TX
• Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes from The Home Grown Farm in Waco, TX

*When working with fresh produce, availability can sometimes change last-minute.  We do our best to let you know what’s coming ahead of time, but sometimes things do change, especially when working with local farmers.  Thanks for your understanding!

Here are some recipes for you…

Texas Blueberries

• Whole-Grain Pancakes with Blueberry Maple Syrup from 101 Cookbooks
• Old-Fashioned Blueberry Cake from 101 Cookbooks
• Flaugnarde with Roasted Berries from The Nourished Kitchen (it sounds fancy, but it’s basically just cream, honey, eggs, and fruit!)
• Gluten-Free Blueberry Muffins from Gluten-Free Goddess
• Hot Blueberry Sauce for pancakes
• 10 Good Lookin’ Blueberry Recipes from Bon Appétit
• Or, you can just make a fresh green salad and add fresh blueberries, nuts, and Caprino Royale goat cheese!

>> Make sure to read this post on how to keep your berries mold-free and lasting longer!

Texas Peaches

Local peach from Larken Farms in Waxahachie

• Peach, Mozzarella, and Basil Salad
• Homemade Peach Ice Cream
• Gluten-Free Peach Crisp
• How To Grill Peaches

What Is Sorrel?

Sorrel is a delightful, leafy green with a tart, lemony flavor.  Use the tender, young leaves in salads, and the larger leaves for soups, stews and sauces. Sorrel also complements goat cheese, eggs and poultry.

Rich in vitamin C, sorrel was valued for centuries for its ability to prevent scurvy, a serious, even life-threatening problem when fresh fruits and vegetables were not available. The English physician Culpeper (1826) recommended sorrel “to cool any inflammation and heat of blood,” “to refresh overspent spirits,” “to quench thirst, and to procure an appetite.”  Pretty cool!

Get sorrel recipes here – both raw and cooked.

5 Ways to Eat Local Okra

So you’ve got lots of local okra to eat…now what?  Here are 5 ways to eat and enjoy it!

Thank you for being a part of Urban Acres and supporting Texas farmers and local, organic produce!  We ♥ our farmers, and we ♥ you!