September brings not only cooler weather with it, but a new variety of produce to the market.
Vegetables:
Fruit
… and much more!
Amaranth, a warm weather version of Spinach…can be eaten raw or cooked with olive oil and garlic…
Jeremy Lycan of Niche Restaurant
Summer season is here and the Geneva Green Market is in full swing. The month of July in the Fox Valley growing region offers a wide variety of produce that will tantalize your taste buds and diversify your garden. Come to the market to find fresh, local food to enhance your every-day meals! Here’s a brief sample of the fruits and vegetable available in July from Dekalb County, Dupage County, Kane County and Kendall County Illinois farms:
Veggies:
Fruits:
The Kane County Chronicle covered the record turnout of community support and enthusiasm for the opening day of the Geneva Green Market in the Fox River Valley with a cover story in the June 27 edition entitled “Geneva Green Market a Big Hit“:
… By the end of his 30-minute demonstration, Lycan paired the scallops he brought with arugula, carrots, eggplant and scallions, all of which were available at Thursday’s opening of the Geneva Green Market on River Lane.
Rob Murphy of Curds & Whey Cheese Shoppe, which is inside Inglenook Pantry in Geneva, said he sells more than 30 types of cheese and has lots of recipes that he’s willing to share.
… For those who don’t like to cook, Lycan said starting in July, Niche Restaurant will offer meals made with produce from two local farms and the Geneva Green Market.
For the next three months, six-course tasting menus will be available from Tuesday through Friday. At least one item from the farms or market will be used in each course, Lycan said.
Read the full article online at the Kane County Chronicle online here.
