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What’s in Season Now (Sept. 9, 2009)

Here’s a list of what you can find at your local Farmers’ Market at this time of the year:

Tomatoes (cherry tomatoes, heirloom tomatoes, Romas tomatoes, etc.)
Peppers (sweet and hot)
Eggplant
Basil
Parsley
Cucumbers (all types)
Summer Squash (zucchini, Yellow Crookneck, etc.)
Melons and Watermelons
Nectarines
Peaches
Apples
Grapes
Pears
Berries
Potatoes
Onions
Garlic
Shelling Beans
Figs
Okra

For ideas on how to take care of and use these items, we suggest checking out the [...]

Nutritional Information for Basil, Berries and more!

The Nutrition Behind the Dish

Basil: A member of the mint family, basil is a source of magnesium, iron, calcium, potassium and vitamin C.

Basil contains flavonoids, phytochemicals that protect cells in the body from damage.  Basil also has been shown to have “anti-bacterial” properties which come from its volatile oils.  Lab studies show the effectiveness [...]