Summer Fresh with Kiwi

Did You Know?!
Kiwifruit could also be used as a natural meat tenderizer? That’s because kiwifruit contains an enzyme called Actinidin. Just cut in half and rub kiwifruit over the meat, or peel and mash with a fork then spread it on the surface and let stand for 10 to 15 minutes or longer. The enzyme alse breaks down protein in dairy products,

Lettuce:
Market is steady to up slightly and quality has been very good.
Leaf: Romaine / leaf market is up slightly again with good arrivals.
Broccoli: Broccoli market is steady. Quality remains good.
Cauliflower: Cauliflower market is steady at higher levels. We are seeing good quality.
Carrots: The Market on carrots is still tight. We will continue to source from Mexico.
Celery: Market remains steady. Quality has been very good.
Strawberries: Quality has improved somewhat, however we are still seeing some minor bruising on inbound. Shippers are advising inventories should be kept tight.
Potatoes: Market is still tight and cost is increasing weekly as is typical in the summer. Our orders are taking days to be filled.
Onions: Market on onions as not changed this week. We are sourcing out of Texas and New Mexico.
Citrus: Market is steady on both lemons and oranges with good quality.
Cucumbers: The market on cucumbers is active. Quality is suffering due to the recent heavy rains up and down the East Coast. New Jersey has also had heavy rain affecting quality and cost.
Peppers: Pepper market has remained steady this week with quality fair to good.
Tomatoes: Tomato market is up a dollar or two on rounds with supplies winding down in South Carolina. Romas are steady. Grape and cherry market is also steady. Virginia tomatoes should start in about 2 weeks.

Lettuce

Baby Arugula, 4#
Frisse, 12ct
Green Leaf W&T, 2/5#
Romaine Hearts W&T 2/7.5#
Hearts & Hearts Salad Blend 4/2#
Salad w/ Romaine Blend 4/5#
Baby Spinach, 4#
Spring Mix, 3#
Valley Blend 6/2# (with or without carrots)
Arcadian Harvest Blend 4/3#

Vegetables

Artichokes, 24 ct.*
Eggplant, 28#
Fennel, 24 ct.
Garlic, Peeled 4/5#
Onions, Yellow
Onions, Red
Onions, White
Squash, Yellow
Squash, Green

Mushrooms

Medium, 10#
Shitake, 3#
Button, 10#
Crimini, 3#
Enoki*, 12 ct.
Fancy, 3#
Foodservice, 10#
Marinated* 2/8#
Oyster* 5#
Special, 3#
Variety Combo* 4.5#
White Large or Jumbo,10#
Wild Bunch, 3#*
Porcini, Dried 1#
Portabella, Caps or Whole
Silver Dollar, 10#
Sliced, 10#

Peppers

Green Peppers, 23#
Jalapeno Peppers, 1/2 bushel
Long Hot Peppers, 20#*
Mixed Peppers, 11#*
Orange Peppers, 11#
Poblano Peppers, 1/2 bushel
Red Peppers, 23#
Suntan Peppers, 23#
Yellow Peppers, 11#

Ingredients:
•3 oz vodka or citrus vodka
•1/2 skinned kiwi
•1/2 tsp simple syrup
•Kiwi slice for garnishPreparation:
1.Muddle the skinned kiwi with the simple syrup in a cocktail shaker.
2.Add ice and vodka.
3.Shake well.
4.Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
5.Garnish with a slice of kiwi.

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