summer fare

One thing to love about summer is the fresh fruits and veggies that can be found at local farm stands and farmers' markets. I'm finding that this summer my kids are more likely to try a new food if they can pick it or grow it themselves. We've gotten Lucy to eat lettuce, zucchini, yellow squash and fresh string beans! This is quite an accomplishment for such a picky eater!!  Adam chose to grow Brussels sprouts in our garden and has kept a close eye on their growth. So far this year, we've been able to pick 2 cucumbers from our own garden, that we quickly eaten up (mostly by Adam) but even Picky Picky ate a slice dipped in ranch dressing. One place we like to go is Wiltse's Farm in Maple Park. The kids are in love with the sweet black cat and the occasional family dog and I love the beautiful flowers I have gotten for our gardens. This year I've picked up a really pretty orange/yellow coneflower and a healthy butterfly weed. Gorgeous!  But we ALL love the produce. Today was the day we had to run up to pick up SWEET CORN.  Reading their Facebook post yesterday:  "sweetest sweet corn this year, just had an ear raw for breakfast"!!!!  Well, if that isn't tempting! So tonight we're having BLTs with pepper bacon, and Wiltse's white and bi-color sweet corn.  Yum!