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~ Summer Edition is Here ~

Free copies are available all over SE MA. Find a location near you.

Look for the Woodland Fairy cooking up her bucket of dreams.

~ Time To Cool Off ~

Explore Sorbae's creative menu here

~ What's In Season ~

Malabar Spinach

At a recent Brockton Farmers' Market we noticed Malabar Spinach for sale from Mai Lee's Asian Vegetables. Assuming it was a variety of the 'regular' spinach we are very familiar with, we purchased some. After some quick research we realized it's actually quite different.

From Laos to Lakeville: Mai's Asian Vegetables - edible Southeastern Massachusetts

Meet Mai Lee, a vegetable farmer originally from Laos, whose passion for cultivating Asian vegetables has excited local farmers market enthusiasts and brought a taste of Southeast Asia to New England.

What Is Malabar Spinach: Tips For Growing And Using Malabar Spinach - Gardening Know How

Malabar spinach is not a true spinach, but it does resemble the green leafy vegetable. Click this article for tips and information on growing this plant.

And Burgers...of course

Grilling Tips for the Best Burgers - Lolans Farm, Middleboro

Grilling tips for the best burgers with Lolans Farm ground beef.

A Guy, A Beer, and A Burger: a cautionary tale of food safety - edible Southeastern Massachusetts

As the weather heats up, so do outbreaks of foodborne illness. More people spend time on outdoor eating activities in warmer, bacteria-nurturing temperatures, and in environments outside their kitchens, making it harder to control food safety.

~ In The News ~

Note: Plymouth Farmers' Market is holding a special holiday market on Wednesday, July 3rd. 2:30pm - 6pm. More details here.

Hope in the Water | PBS - All episodes are now streaming online.

The story of people who are feeding our growing planet while working to save our oceans.

Edible Institute 2024 is in Portland Maine this year!

Waves of Change: Navigating the Future of Food. Edible Communities, inspired by over 20 years of telling the story of local food, gathers with thought leaders, community builders, experts and innovators at Edible Institute to explore the ideas, challenges and changes that shape our food communities. (Insiders Tip - keep reading TIDINGS in the coming weeks for a chance to win a free ticket to The Edible Insitute.)

10th Annual Cape Cod Hydrangea Fest: July 5-14

The Cape Cod Hydrangea Fest is just around the corner, and this year marks its 10th anniversary! For a decade now, this festival has been enchanting locals and visitors alike with the breathtaking beauty of hydrangeas and a variety of gardens. With 30 nonprofit organizations participating and over 100 private gardens opening their gates for tours, this year promises to be bigger and better than ever. Visit capecodhydrangeafest.com for a full list of events and garden tours.

What are you doing this weekend?

Our calendar is stuffed with ideas!

Our E.A.T. Calendar (Events And Timely Tips) is curated for you with farmers' markets, seasonal gardening tips, places to visit, and edible events. Bookmark this page and check back regularly.

E.A.T. Calendar

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Thank you for reading TIDINGS. This week we're giving away another subscription to Edible Southeastern Massachusetts! As well as a welcome box stuffed with goodies and a special "Let's Root For Each Other" t-shirt!

Click HERE to enter!

Congrats to Veronica T. for winning last week's giveaway. From Veronica: "That's awesome! so excited...I love the magazine and always find good information and places to visit."

Next week look for the chance to win a $50 Gift Card to C.N. Smith Farm in E. Bridgewater.

Paper is the new vinyl and farmers are our rock stars.

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Best garden name ever. As seen at Soule Homestead's Community Garden.