🍅 The Health Benefits of Tomatoes

Tomatoes are more than just a pretty red fruit. They're full of vitamins and antioxidants that support your body from head to toe:

Vitamin C boosts your immune system and helps your skin stay healthy and vibrant.

Potassium supports heart health and helps regulate blood pressure.

Folate is essential for cell function and tissue growth.

Lycopene, the antioxidant that gives tomatoes their rich red color, has been linked to a reduced risk of heart disease and certain cancers.

Plus, tomatoes are hydrating (they’re 95% water!), low in calories, and can be enjoyed in everything from salads to sauces to simple slices with salt and pepper.

🛒 Find Fresh, Local Tomatoes This Weekend

If you're looking to stock up on flavorful, farm-fresh tomatoes, we’ve got you covered! Visit us at the Thomasville Farmers Market this weekend and taste the difference that local produce makes.

Whether you're making a classic caprese salad, homemade salsa, or just enjoying a juicy bite on a hot day, our tomatoes are picked at peak ripeness and ready for your table.

🌈 Bring the Kids for “Eat the Rainbow” Fun!

We’re also excited to be featuring a special event for young farmers market enthusiasts every Saturday through September 20: Eat the Rainbow! It’s a fun, hands-on way to teach children about the importance of eating a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables.

There will be:

Rainbow tastings

Opportunities to explore and try new healthy foods

It’s a great way to inspire little ones to love healthy eating from a young age.

Don’t miss out on the taste of summer and a chance to build healthy habits together. We’ll see you at the market!

Looking for a simple, seasonal recipe that brings the flavors of summer right to your table? These Stuffed Zucchini Boats are the perfect way to enjoy fresh, local ingredients in a delicious, hearty dish the whole family will love. Even better—you can find many of these ingredients right at the Thomasville Farmers Market!

Zucchini is in season and overflowing at the market, and this recipe is a great way to make use of them while keeping your meal fresh and healthy. Add in juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet onions, aromatic herbs, and your choice of locally raised beef or sausage, and you’ve got a meal that’s bursting with flavor and goodness.

Ingredients:

2 large zucchinis, cut lengthwise
Small sweet onion
2 garlic cloves
Fresh basil and oregano (save a few fresh basil leaves for garnish)
Any other savory spices of your choice
1lb beef or Italian sausage
2-3 cups of cherry tomatoes (or tomato of your choice cut to cut and oven-roast); this amount (can be adjusted to your preference)
Mozzarella cheese
¼-½ cup Panko, bread crumbs or saltine crackers
Salt/pepper to taste
Olive oil

Directions for boats:

Cut zucchini lengthwise and scoop out inside; save half for sautéing
Preheat oven to 400 degrees
Coat the inside of the squash boats with olive oil and seasonings of your choice, and place skin side down on baking sheet and bake for approximately 20 minutes until soft
Brown beef/sausage and drain
Sautee diced onion, garlic and half of the scooped zucchini until onions are soft
Take boats out of the oven
Combine beef (or sausage), two cups of mozzarella cheese, zucchini mixture and enough bread crumbs to make the mixture solid, and place in empty boats
Return boats to oven for 20 minutes
Take out, top with mozzarella and broil until cheese is golden (should only take 2-3 minutes)
Once out of the oven, top with roasted tomatoes and basil to garnish

Directions for roasted tomatoes:

In a bowl, toss your tomatoes with olive oil and the seasonings of your choice
Place tomatoes on parchment paper (or foil) on baking sheet and bake at 400 degrees for 20-30 minutes until done

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