

The Many Fruits of Summer
Fresh peaches from Atoms to Apples The Many Fruits of Summer Hard to believe, but we've come to the final market in August. Before we jump into the fall market season, we have plenty to celebrate in the seemingly endless bounties of summer. Welcoming back Atoms to Apples has brought not only a growing selection of Mt. Horeb grown apples, but beautiful and delicious peaches too (pictured above). Fresh melons are now coming in force, with many varieties available from small lun


A Slice, a Pint, a Peck of Perfection
Gluten-free vegan dark chocolate raspberry scones
from Chris & Lori's Bakehouse A Slice, a Pint, a Peck of Perfection Summer is flying by, and while we'll look forward to the delights of fall to come, mid-August is the time to squeeze in all the rest of what the season offers. Pack a picnic and head up to Devil's Lake for a hike and beach day. Fresh watermelon now in from Flyte Family Farms will make a tasty dessert to cap the day. Grilling evenings are still in ample supply


Happy National Farmers' Market Week!
A beautiful day at the Westside Community Market Happy National Farmers' Market Week! Could there be a better time of year to celebrate National Farmers' Market Week than early August? It's the time of year when the piles of fresh produce climb so high you can hardly see over the tables. The time when summer sings out its rejoice of the labor of our vendors and the first hints of the fall harvest can be seen. The field tomatoes fill table after table at booths such as Blue Mo


In the Morning and Amazing
Alsum Sweet Corn always hits the spot In the Morning and Amazing A pale sun rises, bird song fills the surrounding trees and the early light kisses the produce from over the top of the surrounding buildings. The first rays hit towering baskets of bell peppers (pictured) from Happy Valley Farm, glistening in dew they look almost too perfect to be real. As that light shimmers off a steaming cup of coffee, you eagerly wait in line for a fresh croissant from Madison Sourdough and