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Friday September 03, 2010
We Love Local!
Michigan Grown
Produce Update
Check back often for an updated listing of
"Michigan Grown" produce at The Produce Station.
In Season Now:
Green Seedless Grapes, Concord Grapes, Gala Apples, Golden Supreme Apples, Zestar Apples, Paula Red Apples, White Potatoes, Eggplant, "Athena" Honeyrock Melons, "Red Haven" Peaches, Tomatoes, Grape Tomatoes, Yellow Grape Tomatoes, Cherry Tomatoes, Heirloom Tomatoes, Yellow Tomatoes, Roasting Peppers, Colored Sweet Peppers, Bi-Color Sweet Corn, "Elliot" Blueberries, Red Cabbage, Green Cabbage, Napa Cabbage, Savoy Cabbage, Bok Choy, Cucumbers, Pickles, Dill, Curly Parsley, Italian Parsley, Radishes, Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Green Leaf Lettuce, Red Leaf Lettuce, Boston Lettuce, Green Onions, Bunch Beets, Gold Beets, Loose Beets, Cilantro, Basil, Collard Greens
In Season!
Michigan Grown
"Red Haven" Peaches
Grown in Benton Harbor, Mi
If you aren't aware, "Red Haven" is the variety that is loved by many for their sweet taste and juicy texture. We love to feature real fruit that actually tastes good here at The Produce Station. What does that mean you ask? Well it means that we often choose to buy old varieties that a packed full of flavor. Be sure to come in this weekend to pick up a few peaches. If you are looking for half bushels we'd love to hand pick one out of the back for you! Cheers to Michigan Grown Peach Season!! -- Andy
Click here to learn more about The Benton Harbor Fruit Market where we buy our peaches!
In Season!
Michigan Grown
Canning Tomatoes
Grown in Petersberg, Mi
It's really cool to see all of the renewed interest in canning over the past few years! In the past, some would say it was a lost art, but it's really coming back! We bring in tomatoes from our favorite farm in Petersberg, Mi and sell them at an amazing price by the half bushel. Go visit our friend Mark at Downtown Home and Garden to pick up some jars, and head on over to see us for roma style canning tomatoes, or larger stewing style tomatoes(all Michigan Grown of course!)
P.S. If you are looking for pickling cucumbers or peppers we would be glad to help you. Just give us a call! -- Andy
In Season!
Michigan Grown
Honeyrock Melons
"Athena" Variety
Grown in Sodus, Mi
Some people call them "Howell Melons", some call them "Musk Melons", I call them just plain good!! There is nothing like a nice slice of ice cold, Michigan grown honeyrock on a hot and steamy August day! We don't buy our melons from just anyone, we want to make sure they taste great and will hold up in your icebox for a few days! -- Andy
In Season!
Michigan Grown
Tomatoes
Grown in Petersberg, Mi
Probably my favorite thing in the store right now! This is the time of year to celebrate the tomato! We buy our Michigan grown tomatoes from our favorite grower just south of Ann Arbor in Petersberg, Mi. Bring on the local fresh mozzarella, and Michigan grown basil! -- Andy
In Season!
Michigan Grown
Heirloom Tomatoes
Grown in Homer, Mi
Our friend Andy over in Homer, Michigan has been growing these for several seasons now and he is getting quite good at it! These are old time varieties of tomatoes, just like in the good old days when flavor was king! Right now we have Cherokee Purple, White Wonder, Brandywine and Mortgage Lifter -- Andy
In Season!
Black
Mission Figs
Grown in California
Stock your freezer now!
Michigan Grown
Blueberries
"Elliot Variety"
Grown in Kalamazoo, Mi
Warning!! Michigan Blueberry season is almost over!!
Stock your freezer with the "Elliot" variety berries we are featuring right now -- They are the best for freezing! Craig really strives to buy only "crown berries" which are the berries that grow on the top of the plant! These berries are the largest, and often have the best flavor. Blueberry time is one of my favorites here at the store! I can't resist walking through the cooler and eating the by the handful morning, noon and night! So, "Keep it Local" this summer and grab some of these Michigan Grown Blueberries!-- Andy
Recipe: Individual Blueberry Crisps
In Season!
Michigan Grown
Bi-Color Sweet Corn
Grown in Carlton, Michigan
Michigan grown sweet corn is here to stay! Celebrate with a dozen or so ears on the grill. We buy our corn from our friends in Carlton, Michigan that have been farming their small family farm for several generations. We know the secret to great sweet corn(buying fresh daily)! -- Andy
Recipe: Perfect grilled corn on the cob!
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