Good Food.  Great Gardens.  Neighbors First.            July 31, 2014           
Dear Friends of the Market,

Just another reminder that for a limited time garden center purchases will qualify for stamps on your frequent shopper cards.  These can add up quickly for big savings, so act now!
 
This Week's Special

SWEET CORN & ALL THE FIXIN'S  

What's sweet corn without butter and salt?  Did you know that we carry a great assortment of specialty butters at Catskill Harvest?  Organic, imported, sweet, salted... we've got it covered.  Not to mention a great selection of salts, too - pink, black, smoked and more.

And this week, all of it, INCLUDING THE CORN, is
                                      20% OFF
 

Recipe

 

GRILLED SWEET CORN 

 
Sweet corn boiled in water is awesome, but in our opinion the best way to cook corn is on the grill. 

This approach can be intimidating if you've never tried it, but don't be afraid!  Here's how we like to do it:

1.  Remove the husks from the corn - except for the last layer or two next to the kernels.  Leaving a little husk will help prevent the kernels from getting charred to quickly.

2.  Soak the corn in a pot of cool water for an hour or so prior to grilling.  Again, this step helps to ensure that those last layers of husk you have left on the ear don't dry and burn before the corn is done cooking.

3.  Grill the corn over a medium-high heat.  Turn often!  Once the corn starts to get a few charred kernels here and there, you're done!  Depending upon how hot your grill is, total cooking time is 10 - 20 minutes.

4.  Remove the last few layers of husk and serve!

And don't be afraid to make extra!  On the off chance that you have any leftovers, cut the kernels off the cob with a knife and store in an airtight container (these can even be frozen!)  Then use as needed - they are great in tacos, soups, salads and more.

NOTE:  If the corn you are using is a few days old or more, you may want to stick to the boiling water method of cooking it.  That way, you can add a few tablespoons of sugar to the boiling water to help return some of the corn's sweetness.

FOODIE'S CORNER



CORN MYTHS

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"THE DIRT"
Garden Tip of the Week



CORN TIPS

Ever had sweet corn from your own garden, picked and cooked within an hour or so?  There's really nothing quite like it.  Once corn is picked, it immediately begins to lose its sweetness, so the less time it takes to get from field to plate, the better.  That's why the corn you buy at Catskill Harvest is delivered throughout the week and is fresher than anything you'll ever get at big supermarkets.

If you've ever thought about growing your own sweet corn, you are too late for this year, we're afraid - it needs to be planted in late spring or early summer.  But if you've got some space in your garden, give it a shot next year.

Here are some tips for success.

 
Veteran & First Responder Discount Program
           

All active & retired veterans of the United States Armed Forces & Emergency First Responders* receive 15% off every purchase you make, every day of every year.**

 

We appreciate your service - this is our small way of saying 'THANK YOU'!

 

*We do ask that you provide proof of service. **Cannot be combined with any other offers.

 

We appreciate your business!

 

Please remember, you must mention this email to receive the special offers.  Sale prices are good for one week from the date of this newsletter. 

 

As always, we look forward to seeing you at the market!

 

Contact Information
      
Catskill Harvest
845-292-3838

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