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One Reason Why I Love Summer

July 29, 2012 by still a dreamer

It can pretty much be summed up in one photo … fresh, local farm produce.

They don’t call New Jersey the Garden State for nothing! And even though many people have the sadly mistaken idea that New Jersey is all about the refineries and crammed highways that occupy a very small portion of the eastern part of the state, far more of the state is devoted to agriculture. In fact, New Jersey is the number one producer of blueberries in the nation, and second in cranberries. And anyone who’s ever been here knows there is nothing like a Jersey tomato.

This morning I passed the small farm stand in Alpha where I’d stopped last week. The corn is outstanding – I bought bi-color and white, both super-sweet – tomatoes, white peaches – yum! (see above) and a few other items. Starting in the spring, and straight through summer and fall, there are farmstands and farmers’ markets everywhere, and you can easily find whatever is in season. A farm more local to me, Phillips Farms in Holland Township, has “outreach” if you will, into the city. Their produce is featured in farmers’ markets in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens. If you live in the city, check here to see where great produce is near you.)

So you can keep your heat, your humidity, and crazy weekend shore traffic.  My summer leans towards great fresh food!

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Posted in food | Tagged blueberries, corn, farmers' markets, food, Local Produce, NYC, peaches, Phillips Farms, tomatoes | 3 Comments

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  1. on July 29, 2012 at 3:05 pm home, garden, life

    OOOOOOOOOOOOOOO, looks so yummy! I can hear the crunch of the corn and the drip and drizzle of the peaches!

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    • on July 29, 2012 at 3:55 pm still a dreamer

      I had also picked up a 1/2 dozen ears for my neighbors, a couple, because they’re so nice, and he just came knocking on my door with some goodies from their own garden! Totally unexpected, but my pallet has just expanded!

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  2. on July 30, 2012 at 7:01 am Patricia Koelmel

    I second that, Jeanne!

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