What's Fresh This Season

There's so many locally-sourced products you can enjoy now.

Fruits and vegetables are best enjoyed when they’re locally sourced and in their peak season. The Treasure Valley is home to many kinds of fruits and vegetables. Produce isn’t the only commodity you can shop local. You can get grains, dairy, and meat locally year-round. Here’s a list of produce you should savor right now:

• Fruit: Apples, berries, melons, nectarines, peaches, pears
• Vegetables: Beans, carrots, corns, cucumbers, onions, peppers, potatoes, squash, tomatoes, rhubarb

Try this recipe using local ingredients.

Cowboy Caviar

• 15.5 oz. black beans and 15.5 oz. black-eyed peas
• 15 oz. sweet corn
• 1 cup cilantro chopped
• 1 cup bell pepper chopped or diced
• ½ cup red onions diced
• 1 tsp. chili powder, ¼ tsp. garlic powder, ½ tsp. kosher salt
• ¼ cup sugar
• ½ cup olive oil, 1/3 cup white wine vinegar, 1 tbsp. fresh lime juice

1. Drain, rinse, and pat dry the beans and corn. Transfer to a large bowl.


2. Add the cilantro and the remaining ingredients to the beans and corn mixture. Stir to combine.


3. Serve cold or at room temperature with tortilla chips.

Source: https://www.savorythoughts.com/cowboy-caviar/

Stay Hydrated This Summer

While it’s important to drink water year-round, you’ll want to pay extra attention to your hydration level when you’re in the sun. The dry summer heat can put you at risk for dehydration, heat exhaustion, or heat stroke. An easy way to prevent these conditions is making sure you’re drinking enough water. Here are 5 tips to help you stay hydrated this summer.

1. Don’t wait until you’re thirsty. By the time you feel thirsty, you’re already slightly dehydrated. It’s best to sip throughout the day.


2. It’s okay if you don’t like the taste of plain water. You can add fruit or other flavoring to make it more to your taste.


3. Eat water-rich fruits and vegetables. Certain fruits and vegetables like watermelon, strawberries, cucumbers, and celery contain plenty of water and nutrients.


4. Stay inside when it gets too hot to avoid overheating. Plan outdoor activities for the early morning or evening in order to beat the heat.


5. Avoid alcoholic, caffeinated, and sugary drinks. These beverages are loaded with sodium, sugar, and other ingredients that work against hydration.