It's a Wrap

Lettuce wrap (or lettuce cup) dishes are everywhere it seems these days.  Stir-frys, chicken salad, fajitas, Asian themed recipes - they all seem to find their way onto a lettuce leaf.

If you want to try this popular vehicle for your own dishes, use large Bibb or Boston lettuce leaves.  They are malleable, but still sturdy.

Mmm...tasty!

Red, White

Do you have any big plans for the 4th of July?  It's tomorrow, you know.

It's also a federal holiday, so if you were planning to conduct any business at the bank, city, county, or government offices, you're probably out of luck until Monday.

Fresh Pick: Cantaloupe

Cantaloupes are in season!  (June through September, just FYI.)  Here's a few tips to help you pick a good one:

1. Look at the color:  cantaloupes should be a light yellow/cream color under the netting; not green.  If it's still green, put it back.
2. Soft-ish stem end:  the spot where the vine was attached should yield slightly under pressure.  You don't want it to be too hard or too soft - middle ground is what we are shooting for, if it's too hard or soft, put it back.
3. Smell:  the fruit should have a slightly sweet/musky smell.  If it's an overwhelming scent it may be overripe, put it back.
4. Size/weight:  we've all heard this one, but the melon should be heavy for it's size and free of bruises and soft spots.  If it's bruised up or seems like a lightweight, put it back.

Happy picking!

Mmm...tasty!