Chayote Squash

*Produce Feature*

Chayote Squash is a new crop for Brown's Farm this year and it is in season right now! 

This versatile squash tends to absorb the flavors of whatever it is cooked with making a wide range of recipes possible.  It is also good raw in salads.  Originally, chayote is native to Mexico or Central America and many recipes with reflect that in the seasoning.  

Below are some recipe ideas to get you started:

Stuffed Chayote with Mushroom and Tomato  

Savory Summer Squash and Zucchini Saute

Chayote Squash Side Dish with Garlic

White Acre Peas

Field peas are a favorite family, especially the ever popular white acre peas.  

Good news, we currently have white acre peas for sale!  The whole peas are $4.00 a half peck and $20.00 a bushel.  Shelled peas are $4.00 a pint and $23.00 a bushel.  Please call (352) 475-2015 to reserve your bushel!

We also have a few black eye and pink eye peas as well; white acres are what we have in abundance right now though.   

Field peas, like all produce, are best fresh.  However, they also freeze well. Stock up now to make sure that you have peas for your Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners.

If you are going to freeze peas for 3 months or less there is no need to blanch them.  Simply, rinse peas in a colander and scoop into freezer bags.  If you plan on keeping the peas in your freezer for more than 3 months it is recommended to blanch the peas prior to freezing them.  Here is a great blog post on blanching peas: http://southernbackwoods.com/backwoodsgirls/how-to-blanch-peas-for-freezing-anna/

Welcome, to Brown's Farm!  Serving the North Central Florida area we provide great tasting food that is fresh and of the highest quality.

Our produce stand has been servicing the local community as well as wholesalers since 1959.

Please visit our website at www.brownsfarmstand.com.  The purpose of this blog is to feature current produce in season as well as recipes and other produce related news.  Enjoy!