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08/26/2025

Store Well, Waste Less
*Whole melons can be kept at room temperature for 7 to 10 days. They ripen very little after picking and begin to lose flavor and texture with longer storage.
*Refrigerate just before eating if desired.
*Rinse melon under running water before cutting.
*Cut watermelon can be kept in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. Put in a covered container or cover the cut surface with plastic wrap and refrigerate.

08/20/2025

How do you choose a watermelon?

There are four basic types of watermelon: seedless, picnic, icebox, and yellow/orange fleshed. The watermelon should be firm and free from bruises, cuts, and dents. Watermelons consist of 92% water. Therefore, the watermelon should weigh from 5-30 lbs. A creamy yellow spot indicates the area where the watermelon was sitting on the ground and was ripening in the sun. Tap the outside and listen for a light and almost hollow sounding thud; this indicates that the water and fruit are intact and has a stable structure.

08/18/2025

🌽Sweet corn and watermelon are two of summer's most iconic foods. You must try this irresistible dish! 🍉

08/16/2025

Today the U.S. is the fourth ranked country in the world growing watermelons with 44 states growing the fruit, predominantly in Florida, Texas, California, Georgia, and Arizona. Watermelons are grown in rows in sand or sandy loams. Bees pollinate the watermelon plant and one month later a vine is produced. A melon is produced and is ready to be harvested within 90 days. The harvest is done by hand due to the watermelon's fragile surface. The peak production occurs in May, June, July, and August, but watermelons can be found from April through November. There are many varieties of watermelons and 1200 varieties are grown worldwide. In the United States, about 200-300 varieties can be found of which 50 are popular.

I will be sharing several watermelon recipes this month, stay tuned!

Based on information from Iowa State University Extension and Oregon State University Food Hero

08/14/2025

🍉🥗 Summer in a Bowl! 🧊🌿

Say hello to your new favorite salad: Watermelon Feta Walnut Salad! 💕 It’s sweet, salty, nutty, and totally refreshing.

Perfect for picnics, BBQs, or just treating yourself to something light and delicious.

08/12/2025

We will be sharing watermelon recipes this month!

Watermelon Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts per 1 cup: calories: 51, carbohydrates: 11.5 g, protein: 1 g, fat:

07/29/2025

Store Peaches Well, Waste Less

*Store peaches at room temperature until ripe. To ripen faster, store in a closed paper bag. To speed ripening even more, add an apple or banana to the bag
*Refrigerate ripe peaches in a container with airflow. Use within 3-5 days
*Gently rub peaches under cool running water just before eating
*To reduce browning, cut peaches just before serving or dip pieces into water with lemon juice (1 cup water to 1 Tablespoon lemon juice)
*Freeze peaches for longer storage. Put pieces on a baking sheet and freeze until firm. Move pieces to labeled freezer containers and use within 8-12 months.

07/25/2025

🍑🥩 Peach Pork Tenderloin: Sweet, Savory, and Sizzling! 🔥

Fire up the grill or preheat the oven—this Peach Pork Tenderloin is a summer dinner showstopper! Juicy, tender pork meets a sticky-sweet glaze that’s bursting with peachy goodness.

07/23/2025

Nutrition Information

Peach peels are an abundant source of fiber and vitamin C. Vitamin C helps build your body’s natural immunity to sickness. Peaches are naturally low in calories, fat, and sodium. One raw medium peach (147 grams) has 50 calories, 0.5 grams of fat, 0 grams of cholesterol and sodium, 15 grams of carbohydrate, 13 grams of sugar, 2 grams of fiber and 1 gram of protein. It provides 6% of your daily vitamin A needs and 15% of daily vitamin C needs. One medium peach also contains 2% or more daily value of vitamins E and K, niacin, folate, iron, choline, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, manganese, zinc and copper.

Based on information from the Texas Hill Country Fruit Council and Oregon State University Food Hero:

07/20/2025

🔥🍑 Grilled Peach Sundae: Summer in a Bowl! 🍨☀️

Take your dessert game to the next level with this Grilled Peach Sundae—a warm, caramelized twist on a classic treat that’s bursting with flavor!

07/18/2025

🍕🍑 Sweet Meets Savory: Prosciutto & Peach Pizza 🍑🍕

Craving something unique and utterly delicious? This Peachy Prosciutto Pizza is a gourmet twist on your classic pie—perfect for summer nights, wine pairings, or impressing your foodie friends!

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
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