Market Report

Alex Weiser of Weiser Family Farms has many varieties of summer melons and this year they've arrived early. Right now you can find Galia, which is a green flesh cantaloupe. Also find Cavaillon melons with an orange flesh and a high sugar content as well as the Israeli Ogen melons which are yellow with green flesh. Melon season lasts through October

Josiah Citrin of Melisse and Lemon Moon is using new potatoes in his potato puree and in a potato garlic soup. To make the soup, first blanch the garlic three times to get rid of the astringent flavor. Then sweat onions or leeks in oil. Add chicken broth, potatoes and salt. Cook until the potatoes are cooked through. Add butter and a touch of cream. Puree, strain and puree again just before serving. If you like, season with nutmeg or fennel seed. For a heartier soup, add shrimp or lobster.

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