July and August in Raleigh are two of the hottest months of the year. It might not be your first thought to get inside that kitchen and make some of your own heat with your honey! Roasting, blending, and baking shoulder to shoulder creates a deeper connection than any restaurant will, while saving your bank account from dipping deeper. My next few posts will feature recipes using seasonal summer produce and are very easy to whip up together and are perfect side dishes in the summer. Seasonal produce is available all over the triangle at Farmer’s Markets, that is if you haven't begun to grow your own yet!
If growing your own vegetables is not your thing, you can support local growers at The State Farmer’s Market and The Raleigh Downtown Farmer’s Market among many other markets in our area. The North Hills Farmer’s Market is in its 4th year, running every Saturday morning at 8:00am until Noon through November 19th 2011. Venture out with your sweetheart and you will find everything from cheese and meats to desserts and fresh produce at this growers only market. It also features live music each week (July 23rd is Nick Driver), a demonstration workshop (July 23rd is Tomato Tribute & Master Gardeners Demo) and Duke Raleigh Hospital is offering health and wellness activities. For more information visit: http://www.midtownraleighfarmersmarket.com.
Pick up local, seasonal produce in the morning and if all goes well, cook a fantastic dinner together in the evening. Prepare a picnic basket and take it to Koka Booth Amphitheater in Cary, which offers Movies by Moonlight on Thursday evenings, starting at 7:00 pm. Full details and ticket information can be found here: http://boothamphitheatre.com/movies.htm. Scheduled for July 21st is The Twilight Saga: Eclipse. The moon, the stars, the thrill and your delicious bites should make for a romance-filled evening!
What should you put in that picnic basket?...
Recipes are coming!
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