Local season is in full swing! From tomatoes, peppers, eggplant and cucumbers, to summer squash, melons and peaches - make the most of the abundant produce our farmers have to offer this month. This produce is perfectly ripe and delicious; and, when you put locally grown and raised food on your table, you become part of a sustainable local food system.
Shishito Peppers
Staff Pick - Becky, Produce Manager
“If you haven't tried shishito peppers, do yourself a favor and check them out. They are my favorite pepper to blister on the grill - add it to your favorite pepper recipe, or just eat them by themselves.”
Learn more about shishitos and the importance of varietal diversity from Deborah Madison!
How to Choose a Ripe Melon
Choosing a ripe melon can be tricky, and each type has its own tricks. Learn more about each type.
What’s true for all melons: store them at room temperature until ready to eat. You can store a very ripe or cut melon in the refrigerator to keep it fresh for several days, but it’s best eaten at room temperature for maximum flavor.
Butcher, Baker, Farmer, Maker…
At the co-op we are committed to building relationships with our neighborhood producers, and August is peak local season. Now you can get to know them in our new blog series!
Meet Beisecker Farms - a small commercial apple orchard located near Baldwin City, Kansas owned and operated by Tim Beisecker and his wife Andrea Norris.
Their operation has grown from 24 trees in 1978 to over 300 trees and 13 varieties today. You’ll find up to eight of those at the co-op through the end of September.
Need a break? Visit our deli and try one of our grab-and-go meals, fresh deli sandwiches or naan pizza!