From Chef Lesley Stiles:
Summer Squash Sauteed w/ Orange and
Mint
4 or 5 medium sized summer squashes (could be zucchini, patty pan, crookneck
etc.), cut in large chunks
2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
zest from 1 medium sized lemon
2 tablespoons of chopped fresh mint
a couple of chili flakes
1/4 cup chicken or vegetable stock
kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Heat oil in a large sautee pan and add the garlic. Cook 2 minutes on
medium heat. Add squash and sautee for 3 minutes on medium high heat.
Add chili flakes, mint and zest and sautee 1 more minute.
Add stock and cover for 2 more minutes. Alternately put everything in the recipe
in a pan you use for your grill that may get a bit dirty and set to the side
while you are grilling your dinner. Season with kosher salt and pepper.
Serves
4.
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Orinda:
Saturdays 9am -1pm
Orinda Way in Orinda Village in front of Rite Aid and
the Community Park.
Music 7/5: Bill Lombardo
Music 7/12: Orinda Idol
Music 7/19: Liedstrand Family Band
Music 7/26: Jimbo Trout
For
more info
Pleasant Hill:
Saturdays 10am-2pm
Pleasant Hill City Hall.
Music 7/5: Jeff Big Dog
Music 7/12: Acoustic S & M
Music 7/19: Jane Decuire
Music 7/26: Diego Jamo
For
more info
Martinez:
Sundays 10am-2pm
Main Street Plaza Downtown.
Music 7/6: Garageland Rodeo
Music 7/13: Prairie Rose
Music 7/20: Bryan Harrison
Music 7/27: Susan Holland
For
more info
Walnut Creek:
Sundays 8am-1pm
North Locust St. between Giammona Dr. and Lacassie
Ave.
Music 7/6:
Classical Brass Quintet
Music 7/13: Capricious Accordion
Music 7/20: Diego Jamo
Music 7/27: Susan Holland & Flutopia
Manager: Keith Farley.
From Keith Farley, Manager:
 Have you ever had a near perfect summer? As far
as the farmers' markets are going, I can safely
say, yes. It has been a long time since I
have seen such a wonderful selection of produce at the
market and in such abundance. You have responded
to this by coming out to the markets in unprecedented
numbers. You know where the value and quality is. This
4th of July weekend take the family on an adventure and
make the rounds to visit the Pleasant Hill, Orinda and
the Martinez farmers' markets and get to know some
of our other farmers and food vendors. See
our website for directions. Each market has its own
personality and charm
Cherry season is wrapping up and blueberries are
coming in strong, everybody's favorite but alas,
another short season for this little blue delight.
The stone fruits are sweet as sugar; get your fill
while the getting is good. Make your food-shopping
dollar last, consider freezing your favorite fruits
and vegetables. Stop by your market info table and pick
up a guide.
Have a blast this July!
See you at the markets!
For
more info.
Market hotline 925 431-8361.
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FROM
OUR MARKETS by
Chef Lesley Stiles |
Happy Independence Day Everyone! We are fortunate indeed to be
able to exert our independence and shop locally for foods grown
by people we can actually talk to about how and where they were
grown and what may have been sprayed or not on them. Farmers' markets
are a strong symbol of independence as well as success for farmers' and
consumers alike.
Summer heat has hit our growing regions bringing
an ever expanding assortment of tomatoes,
summer squash, green beans, corn, and the ever luscious and
juicy stone fruits. Nectarines are
abundant in both colors, yellow or white, with the white having
a ton of sugar, flowery undertones and the yellow
sometimes tasting of soft, ripe mangos. Peach varieties
are back in force with white, yellow, donut and more.
 The cling
free varieties such as the J
and J Farms' O'Henry will come in around the
middle of July.
Heirloom tomatoes are starting to show up in a colossal
kaleidoscope of colors, shapes and sizes. These thin skinned starters
of the tomato family do not pack or ship well and are a bit slower
to mature with smaller yields but they are worth every second of
their peevishness. Sliced raw or passed under
the broiler with a slice of Manchego, you can not go wrong with
local, summer tomatoes. Taste anticipation.
I have been told that melons will be a bit
late this year due to slow rising mercury in the valley. Maybe
they are making up for lost time now.
Go watch a parade or better yet march in
one, have a spectacular locally grown communal meal and check
out the fireworks while remembering just exactly what it all represents
to us.
Move it and lose it!
PS
Slow Food Delta Diablo
is hosting a farm tour on July 9th in
Brentwood and Oakley.
Farms visited will include Rose
Lane, Frog Hollow and Knoll Organic. The bus leaves
Pleasant Hill at 9am and returns at 3:30.
Cost is $50.00 per person. The fee includes
the bus ride and lunch at Frog Hollow.
For more information about this tour contact: chef@cccfm.org.
Lesley
Stiles can be reached at chef@cccfm.org. |
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