Ripe Tomatoes are finally multiplying, the corn is plentiful, fresh onions in red & yellow, are pungent and delicious, and the colored bells have come in today. From the reactions most of you have been giving us about these gems, it is safe to say, that purple peppers are new to all of you. So we’ll share a tidbit with you about them.
Lorrie grows many different kinds of colored bell peppers. Yellow bells, Red bells, Orange bells, & now Purple bells. All of these colored bells, are Sweet. Most people have tried yellow, red, and orange bells – and purple bells fall in this sweet catagory as well. If you mix all 4 of these peppers together in a salad – well, WALLA! What a spectacular array of color you will have, never mind the conversation starter about the purple peppers. Folks will want to know where you got these gems, or that is what you all have shared with us.
Peppers, Green or Colored, can be used in many ways. Try them by making stuffed peppers, slice them for a snack with dressing, or add them to your favorite dishes. Give grilling them on the BBQ a try, or roasting them in the oven for sandwiches. YUM! No matter how they are cooked up – they are always a treat.
Also in our colored bells bin, you will find long, brilliantly colored red peppers. They are Red Marconi’s. What is a marconi pepper? Well, you remember those jars of roasted red peppers you can buy in the stores, to embellish your sandwiches with? They are made with this yummy pepper. We sell them in Green, as well as Red. The wonderful attribute these peppers offer, is no repeating or heart burn. So, for all of you who wish you could eat green peppers – give these a try. Lorrie can attest to this rare quality they possess. Just ask her.
Now, another wonderful thing about our peppers – THEY COME IN BULK QUANTITIES. That’s right, bulk. We have Pick your own 1/2 bushel & Full bushel; or, we can pick 1/2 bushels or Full bushels for you for a little bit more. If you would like to pick your own, check our Pick Your Own page for specifics - Ooo, perhaps some red pepper relish ……what do you think?
