In recent years, organic fruit has become increasingly popular as more people seek healthier and more sustainable lifestyles. Unlike conventionally grown produce, organic fruit is cultivated without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, or genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Choosing organic isn’t just a dietary decision—it’s a step toward better health and a more sustainable future. this week is filled with lots of healthy fruit, melons and veggies. One of the main benefits of organic produce is the reduced exposure to harmful chemicals. Conventional farming often relies on pesticides and herbicides, which can leave residue on produce. While regulatory bodies set limits for safety, many people prefer organic fruit for peace of mind, knowing it’s grown with natural methods. While it may cost a little more, many people find the long-term health and environmental rewards worth the investment. Choosing organic fruit isn’t just about personal well-being—it’s about making a positive impact on the planet.
Here is what is in your basket this week:
Organic Peaches – Peaches are a great source of vitamins A and C and the carotenoid antioxidants lutein and beta carotene. These nutrients support your eye health, immune system, and keep your skin healthy and glowing. These delicious fruits are also an excellent source of polyphenols that help protect the body from the everyday stressors that cause oxidative damage in our bodies. Many of the juicy benefits are most concentrated in peach skins—as much as double the amount of polyphenols can be found in the skins as opposed to the flesh—so it’s best to eat the skin along with the juicy flesh.
Organic Pears – Pears are rich in essential antioxidants, plant compounds, and dietary fiber. They are also free from fat and cholesterol. They can benefit a person’s digestion, cholesterol levels, and overall wellbeing. One medium pear provides around 100 calories. As part of a balanced, nutritious diet, consuming pears could support weight loss and reduce a person’s risk of cancer, diabetes and heart disease.
Organic Cantaloupe Melon – With its sweet and juicy orange flesh and honeyed aroma, cantaloupe brings a burst of sunshine to our summer tables. Rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, and hydration-boosting water content, cantaloupe is also one of the few fruits naturally high in beta-carotene, the same antioxidant found in carrots and sweet potatoes. We do love a workhorse ingredient that both tastes good and is good for you. Cantaloupe is perfect anytime whether it’s in a salad, a smoothie, or on its own. There are many other ways to enjoy Cantaloupe. Try it in a soup or on the grill!
Heirloom Cherry Tomato Mix – Ideas to use your cherry tomatoes:
- Freeze them. Cherry tomatoes freeze beautifully whole. Simply line a rimmed baking sheet with a double layer of paper towels. Place tomatoes in a colander and rinse well. Drain and gently pour tomatoes on prepared baking sheet. Take additional paper towels and place on top of the tomatoes, rolling and patting them gently to try and soak up any last remaining water droplets on the tomatoes. They should be as dry as possible before freezing. Remove any stems and discard any split tomatoes. Place dried tomatoes in a large re-sealable plastic baggie and close tightly, removing as much air from the bag as possible. Freeze until ready to use. Whole frozen tomatoes are great right from the freezer oven or pan roasted for pasta. You can also use them in soups and stews.
- Pickle them. Check out this cool recipe for quick pickling whole tomatoes (click here).
- Oven or pan roast them with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Once they have popped open and begun to release their juices, add garlic and cook for a bit longer. Toss with pasta, spiralized zucchini or cucumber, or add to pizzas or grain salads (see recipe below).
- Consider oven drying them into intense morsels that can be used like any other sundried tomato (click here). The dried tomatoes can be covered with oil and kept in the refrigerator or frozen for later use.
Hearty Lettuce Mix – Freshly washed and ready to eat. Hearty variety of mustard greens with sweet tender lettuces.
Yellow Beans – Here is an easy recipe to try…. Italian yellow flat beans with olive oil, garlic and tomato:
- Trim the beans as necessary and drop them into a pot full of boiling salted water.
- Cook until the beans are crisp and tender, then remove and set aside.
- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet.
- Add the chopped shallot or onion and cook over medium heat until tender, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add 2 cloves minced garlic and thyme and cook until fragrant.
- Add the tomatoes (cherry whole or heirloom halved) and continue to cook until the tomatoes soften.
- Add the cooked, drained beans and heat them up in the skillet, mixing with a wooden spoon to coat them with the aromatics. You can add a little olive oil, if necessary.
- When the beans are warmed up, remove from heat and serve warm.
Rumar Farm Signature Tea Blend Kit – You will receive the ingredients and instructions to enjoy our signature tea blend. Anise hyssop, lemon bergamot, mint and marigold flowers combined to enjoy this unique flavoured tea, hot or iced.
Enjoy
