Several summers ago, I really went crazy buying lots of produce from the Market and realized I had no idea how we would eat everything I bought in the upcoming week. I decided to have a "Summer Bounty" meal that night to help get rid of my crazy shopping spree at the Farmers' Market. No meat for dinner - just vegetables and fruit found at the Market. I roasted the green beans in a 400 degree oven for about 15 minutes after tossing them with olive oil and salt. I did the same with the potatoes but cooked them for 40 minutes or so instead. I roasted beets in the oven and served them over salad sprinkled with cheese. I made corn on the cob and sliced tomatoes and served them with fresh mozzarella and basil. I put out a bowl of blueberries. The entire family loved it! It is now a weekly tradition starting about mid-July until the end of September. I make "Summer Bounty" for dinner once each week, and it is the favorite meal of the week for everyone in my family. The best part of Summer Bounty is that it can be whatever you want with whatever vegetables you like from the Market that week.
As if the fresh vegetables and fruit isn't enough of a reason for everyone to head down to Olde Town Grove City each Thursday, there are lots of other fun vendors there as well. Some beautiful jewelry made by local jewelry makers, baked goods, and always Strawberry Lemonade. There is also usually a great band playing music as well.
If you haven't been to the Market yet, try and make it down this week. You are bound to run into friends to chat with and lots of great things to buy to eat.
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