My first stop today was Oregon Heritage Farms where they have the BEST Honey Crisp apples in the world. And I am NOT exaggerating! I managed to resist their scrumptious homemade apple cider donuts! Oh my heavens, did they smell divine! My haul here included:
- 5 pound bag of Honey Crisp apples
- 2 mini spaghetti squashes
- 2 small green bell peppers
- 2 small cucumbers
- 6 ears of corn on the cob
- 1 huge squash (no clue on the variety but looked like fun)
Stop number two was Smith Berry Barn. Not only does this quaint little market have amazing produce, but they have a huge U-Pick area and an adorable gift shop and ice cream/espresso shop. Lots of goodies here:
- 1 cantaloupe
- 1 Walla Walla onion
- 6 Maryhill peaches
- 1 carton of multi-colored cherry tomatoes
- 1 bag of multi-colored mini potatoes
- 2 leeks
- local honey
- local grainy mustard
I have two other favorite farm stands that I frequent but I already blew my wad for today. Lolich's Family Farm (no website but they are located on Scholls Ferry Road) is definitely one of the best! They are such a friendly family and exceptionally proud of their top-quality produce. Another nearby treasure is Baggenstos Farm, known for their killer potatoes and pumpkins. Good stuff. I still have some of their amazing Yukon Gold potatoes left over from last week. Lucky me!
I will hit all of these lovely places frequently while I still can! They will close at the end of October which makes me pout for awhile. A long while, to be honest.
Yes, I could feed a small army with all of this goodness. Jim and I will definitely eat well this week, and some lucky dinner guests will get a feast tomorrow night at our table. Here are a few dishes that I have on deck for this week:
- The beginning stage of German Potato Salad is in the crockpot right now. We will have that tonight with schnitzel sandwiches on homemade pretzel buns and a fresh cucumber tomato salad.
- For our night of entertaining, we will have prosciutto-wrapped cantaloupe for an appetizer, honey mustard salmon, corn on the cob, the above-mentioned mystery squash, and a peach crisp for dessert.
- Potato leek soup with those yummy leeks, multi-colored potatoes and Walla Walla onion.
- Caprese spaghetti squash bowls.
- Egg scramble for breakfast with green bell pepper, Walla Walla onions and ham. Maybe I will add some roasted tomatoes too just because I can!
Happy Friday! I hope you get to spend some time this weekend finding yummy local produce and cooking up a storm! For those of you who are enjoying the labors of your garden...I am so jealous! No green thumbs here!! If you have too many tomatoes and zucchini, send them my way :) You might magically see them turned into a delicious treat on your doorstep :)
Caprese Spaghetti Squash Bowls
One of my earlier boxes during berry season.
