Zukes, Zinnias and Zippy Desserts

Zukes, Zinnias and Zippy Desserts

We looooove when you share with us your market hauls week after week. This week the hits just keep a’coming with uber-fresh zucchini, zinnias and Zekeraft’s new dessert: Tres Leches with Caramel! We’ll prepare for your photos of this week’s market finds. 

Now that we’ve shaken off all the 271st birthday cake-overload jitters, we are back in our usual market-day swing this week with a variety of farm finds. Peaches are coming in hot at Phillips Farm, an overload of greens and zucchini at Salvaterra’s Gardens, and Cabbage Throw is celebrating “The Week of the Cucumber”! Pair all of your produce items with a fresh filet from Wild for Salmon who will be returning this week after having to miss last week! 

And to celebrate the abundance of Zukes this week, this recipe is pretty darn delicious. It’s easy peasy (so buttery!) and, the perfect way to savor all that summer squash! Be sure to check out Salvaterra’s Gardens Zucchini Sale. Get the Recipe Here! And to keep the Zuke-energy going, come show us what you’ve got at our Zuchinni 500 Competition at the West Ward Market! Details below!

Wednesday July 19th at the West Ward Market
12th & Northampton Streets, by Cottingham Stadium
Car Building: 4:00 – 6:00 pm
Race Time: 6:00 pm
 
Get ready for some FAST FOOD as the Valley’s hottest and oldest veggie race zooms into the West Ward this Wednesday. Can you BELIEVE this is our 17th year??!
 
Admission is FREE and includes: zucchini, wheels & axles and all the supplies. Plus a commemorative race medallion and expert assistance from our pit crew. NASCAR official Peter Brohl will be on site to officiate the race. Special thanks to My Little Farmstand and Easton Garden Works for donating the zukes.
 
Children can compete in one of three categories: Sportscar, Midsize or Monster Truck. Adults (16 and older) can participate in the Adult Mid Size Category. Trophies will be awarded to the fastest car in each category, and there will be an additional prize for most creative car design.
 
Wanna practice your zucchini car building skills in advance? My Little Farmstand invites you to stop by their William’s Township Farmstand this week for a FREE zucchini in honor of the race!