Cheers from the Pep Squad!
Fresh & LocalWe appreciate spicy and sweet foods here in Louisiana. That’s part of why peppers are so popular and abundant! Peppers are grown in most soils in Louisiana, but they prefer a well-drained soil with full sunlight. They can be classified as sweet, mild, or hot, with hotness relating to their amount of capsaicin, a chemical present in the seed and fruit walls. Be careful - you can not always identify a hot pepper by its shape or color! Peppers can also be based on characteristics such as bell, banana, Jalapeño, and chili. But no matter what the characterization of the pepper is, they’re still good for you. They’re low in calories, high in vitamin C, and can be eaten green or red ripe. Find all types of peppers at our markets from vendors like Tony Accardo, Poche Family Farm, Indian Springs, Monica’s Okra World, Amorphous Gardens, Grow Dat Youth Farm, Mendez Farm, Veggi Co-Op, Vintage Garden and more! |
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CantaloupeCantaloupe is around and abundant right now! They’re one of the quintessential summer fruits and perfectly refreshing on a hot New Orleans day. Cantaloupes are found to be good for vision, blood pressure, and even your lungs. They also have a high water and electrolyte content, so they’re great to prevent dehydration. |
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American Flowers WeekHelp celebrate American Flowers Week all week long! Our markets boast tons of local flower varieties like Lisianthus, dahlias, sunflowers, zinnias, marigolds, ageratum, red leaf hibiscus, and many more! Find local flowers from Shirley with White Oak Farms on Tuesday and Saturday and Lucy with Cap’s Flower and Vegetable Farm on Saturday. |
Tuesday’s Green Plate Special:
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