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Located in Foley, Alabama


Baba Ganoush
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I can still remember the first time I had Baba Ganoush, a Lebanese appetizer made with
eggplant. It was at the Almontaser Restaurant on Court Street in the Cobble Hill section of
Brooklyn in the late 1970’s. The Amontaser has long been closed but the fond memories of
some of the best Mediterranean food I have ever had linger on.
The base recipe for Baba Ganoush consists of roasted eggplant, tahini paste, garlic, lemon juice,
and salt. From there it is easy to get creative. Our go to recipe comes from a very old Sunday
New York Times magazine and is a family favorite. Thanks go to George Watkins for the
beautiful eggplant, Knievil Farms for the Shishito peppers and Rosetta Bakes for the Naan.


Mediterranean Eggplant Dip
2 pounds eggplant
2 cloves of garlic pressed
¼ cup tahini
¼ cup lemon juice
1 cup chopped tomatoes
10 red and/or green mini peppers diced
5 green onions sliced
¼ chopped parsley
1 tablespoon seasoned salt


1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Spear the eggplants with knife or fork so that they don’t explode in the oven. Bake until
a knife goes into them with no resistance.
3. Slice the eggplants in half and remove the flesh from the skin and puree in a food
processor.
4. When the puree has cooled, add the remaining ingredients and refrigerate for about an
hour to let the flavors meld.
5. Serve the dip with toasted wedges of pita bread or naan.
6. Enjoy!


Buy Local and Eat Fresh!
JJG


Three Ch"ears" for Corn! (Author, Liz Tetley)
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Three Ch"ears" for Corn

Whether you eat it on the cob, in a salad or soup, or as a snack, corn will likely make an appearance in your summer diet. A very versatile veggie, corn is bursting with flavor and nutrients.

• Fiber: Helps you feel full longer, which will help you maintain weight control. Fiber from corn also reportedly feeds the good bacteria in your gut, which leads to a healthier you all around.

• Vitamins and antioxidants: Including those that help with vision.

• Natural sugar: But less sugar than some fruits (banana, apple, beets).

Get your locally grown corn at Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermen's Market Tuesdays (2 p.m.- 6 p.m.) and Saturdays (9 a.m. – 2 p.m.). Join us for the 2nd Annual Corn Fest on Saturday, June 16th (9 a.m. – 2 p.m.) featuring a classic car show, crafts for kids, and a corn eating contest. 

SPONSORED BY: Bryant Bank

L. Tetley


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