Summer Fresh with Cantaloupes

Fun Facts
Cantaloupes are named for the papal gardens of Cantaloupe, Italy, where some historians say this species of melon was first grown.
Cantaloupe comes with its own serving bowl. You can cut them in half through the middle and scoop out each half with a spoon.
Cantaloupes are actually muskmelons, because of its sweet smell.
It is hard to believe, but the great taste of a juicy sweet cantaloupe comes with a very small caloric price: only 50 calories per 6-oz. slice!
The Juicy sweet Cantaloupes are often used as a dessert alternative.
Leaving an uncut Cantaloupe at room temperature for two to four days makes the fruit softer and juicier.
One serving (¼ of a medium melon) provides more than 400 percent of your daily vitamin A, and it also provides nearly 100 percent of your daily vitamin C!

Lettuce: Market is steady to up slightly and quality has been very good.
Leaf: Romaine / leaf market is up slightly again with good quality.
Broccoli: Broccoli market is more active. Quality remains good.
Cauliflower: Cauliflower market is very active as supplies are short. We are seeing good quality.
Carrots: The Market on carrots is still very tight due to rain, we will continue to source from Mexico.
Celery: Market remains steady to just a bit lower. Quality has been very good.
Strawberries: We are seeing some minor bruising on inbound. Shippers report that quality has suffered from rain and high temperatures, and advise keeping inventories very tight.
Potatoes: Market is still tight and price is still climbing. This market will stay strong right up until new crop starts. Price is moving almost on a daily basis.
Onions: Market on onions has remained steady. Sourcing out of 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 started in a small way.
Peppers: Pepper market is steady. Quality is fair to good.
Tomatoes: Tomato market has come off on rounds with supplies increasing from both North Florida and South Carolina. Romas are steady. Grape and cherry market is lower.

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#

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#

Fruit

Blackberries, 12ct
Blueberries, 12ct
Raspberries, 12ct
Strawberries, 8/1#
Pears
Lemons
Limes
Figs (seasonal)*
Peaches (seasonal)*
Plums seasonal)*
Nectarines (seasonal)*

1/2 cantaloupe – peeled, seeded and cubed
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 cup raspberries
3 tablespoons white sugarIn a blender, combine cantaloupe chunks, yogurt, raspberries and sugar. Blend until smooth. Pour into glasses and serve.

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