Good quality corn has full, evenly formed and filled ears with straight rows of kernels. The husks will be fresh-looking and bright green, and the silk ends free of decay or worm damage. Be sure the coloring of the kernels is bright and shiny. Pull back the husk and poke one of the kernels at the tip of the silk end with a finger-nail. If juice squirts out and is only slightly cloudy, it’s fresh. If the juice is thick or non-existent, the corn is old.
Market Outlook
Leaf: Romaine / leaf market has reacted and is moving up a few dollars for the same reasons as Iceberg. Growers are also planted back for the summer as some folks move to regional deals on leaf lettuces.
Broccoli: Broccoli market is steady. Quality remains good.
Cauliflower: Cauliflower market continues on a rollercoaster ride and cost is a little lower. 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. Michigan celery has started in a small way.
Strawberries: Quality has improved somewhat, however we are still seeing some minor bruising on inbound. Market is stronger.
Potatoes: Idaho market is getting extremely tight and cost is increasing almost daily. #2’s are very scarce. Most shippers are quoting marginal quality on the remainder of storage crop. Our orders are taking upwards of a week to ship from Idaho. The new crop is due to begin harvest in mid August.
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. With Florida and Georgia finished, and New Jersey still dealing with rain markets we are seeing a wide range in quality and diminished shelf life.
Peppers: Pepper market is finishing up this week in the South. We will start with New Jersey next week.
Tomatoes: Tomato market is up on rounds. South Carolina is done, and Virginia will not start until next week. Romas are stronger as Mexico crossings were much lighter due to rain. Grape and cherry market is very unsettled as there is a wide range on quality from varied shipping points.*** California has experienced extremely hot temperatures over the last few weeks. We will likely see some quality issue begin to show due to the heat. We will continue to source the best product from the best shippers in an effort to minimize potential problems.
What’s Fresh This Week
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#
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#
Tomatoes
Cherry Tomato 12 ct.
Grape Tomato 12 ct.
Beefsteak Hot House 15#
Clusters on the Vine 11#
Foodservice Tomato 25#
Sun Dried Tomatoes 5#
Yellow Sophia’s 10#
Plum Tomato 25#
Diced Tomato* 2/2.5#
Sliced Tomato* 2/5.5#
4×4 2 layer 20#
4×5 2 layer 20#
5×6 1 layer 10#
5×6 2 layer 20#
6×6 1 layer 10#
6×6 2 layer 20#
6×7 25# Bulk
5×6 25# Bulk
6×6 25# Bulk
Fruit
Blackberries, 12ct
Blueberries, 12ct
Raspberries, 12ct
Strawberries, 8/1#
Pears
Lemons
Limes
Figs (seasonal)*
Peaches (seasonal)*
Plums seasonal)*
Nectarines (seasonal)*
Easy Creamy Corn Casserole
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 eggs, beaten
1 (8.5 ounce) package dry corn bread mix
2 cups fresh corn kernals
1 (14.75 ounce) can creamed corn
1 cup sour creamDirections
1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, and lightly grease a 9×9 inch baking dish.
2.In a medium bowl, combine butter, eggs, corn bread mix, whole and creamed corn and sour cream. Spoon mixture into prepared dish.
3.Bake for 45 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top is golden brown.
Corn Tips & Trivia
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