This weekend at the Farmers Market

Rough Draft Atlanta is partnering with District Farmers Markets to let you know what s in season at your local realm Each week we ll share a list of ingredients that are farm fresh as well as a couple of recipes including those products that you can try at home Here s what we ve got for you this week Tomatoes cucumbers zucchini corn chives collards beans peppers salad mixes lettuce gourmet mushrooms oyster lion s mane shiitake chanterelles peaches blueberries melons herbs basil lemon balm wormwood dill parsley mint cilantro oregano rosemary garlic arugula okra delicata squash kale cabbage carrots green beans spring onions plums swiss chard microgreens eggplants pecans smoked salmon and trout Marigolds Sunflowers Cosmos mixed flower bouquets pastured pork eggs wild caught shrimp turkey chicken beef lamb pork cheese Atlanta non-profit Population Farmers Markets CFM has been building district through farmers markets since Operating five weekly outdoor farmers markets and seven farm stands at MARTA stations is one of the strategies by which the organization addresses food access in Atlanta CFM also offers educational programs in the area financial incentives to make local food more affordable and professional enhancement for small businesses See you at the farmers markets Area Farmers Markets is hosting a special tomato celebration at Oakhurst Farmers Industry on July Tomato Day will feature themed demos vendor specials a tomato salsa contest live music and more You can find more information and RSVP online Summer Vegetables and Rice from Area Farmers Markets Photo via CFM Instagram Credit communityfarmersmarkets Summer Vegetables and Rice Recipe Ingredients bell pepper sweet lunchbox pepper kohlrabi mixed heirloom tomato mizuna mixed mustards brown rice tahini lemon juice sweet vinegar apple cider vinegar ground coriander turmeric kalonji seed salt Directions First chop your tomatoes roughly and place them in a bowl with cold water and salt This salts them without losing any of their structure Now chop your peppers kohlrabi and greens finely and add to a separate bowl with your cooked cooled rice While the tomatoes brine all of - min whip your tahini with equal parts tahini cold water and a splash of lemon juice It should first form a white creamy emulsion and then with the addition of more water a thick dressing you can pour over your rice salad Remove the tomatoes from the brine and mix all veggies rice and tahini mix together Now season to taste with the rest of the spices listed If you have any fresh herbs add those as well Summer Spring Rolls from Society Farmers Markets photo via CFM Instagram Credit communityfarmersmarkets Summer Spring Rolls Recipe Ingredients Veggies you can eat raw sweet corn yellow squash okra zucchini cucumbers peppers etc Rice paper Vermicelli Bail leaves Garlic Ginger Rice vinegar Tamari Sesame Oil Directions Gather all the veggies and chop and mix them all together Next prepare your rice paper and vermicelli The rice noodles can be cooked in a little warm water for just a scant minutes or as per instructions on the package and you ll just need a pan of cold water for the rice paper Briefly dunk the rice paper in water and set it on your cutting board Layer a scarce pretty veggies in the center then cover these with basil leaves then a little vermicelli and then your veggie mix For the sauce chop up garlic and ginger and cover with parts rice vinegar parts tamari and part sesame oil You can also find the recipes for Summer Vegetables and Rice and Summer Spring Rolls on District Farmers Markets Instagram The post This weekend at the Farmers Field appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta