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Northwest Cherries, July and August Different varieties of cherries grown in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah and Montana ripen at different rates throughout the summer. Our farmer partners deliver to us within two days of harvest, so you get the freshest cherries every time you shop. All varieties of Northwest Cherries are sweet, but the rule of thumb is the darker, the sweeter. Some of our favorite varieties include deep, mahogany-red Bing cherries, which are firm and juicy; large Rainier cherries, which are yellow with a red blush; and heart-shaped Sweetheart cherries, which are firm, with a mild sweet flavor. Storage: Unwashed cherries stored in the fridge wrapped in a plastic bag will last for about a week. Don’t wash until just before eating. Alabama Silver King & Silver Queen Corn, July We buy entire crops of this sweet Alabama corn, but as fast as we get it, it goes. Storage: We recommend eating silver corn fresh on the cob, but if you want to freeze your purchase for later, shuck and blanch ears in boilingwater for oneminute, let cool, and freeze in Ziploc. Corn will last for a fewmonths. Amaize Sweet Corn, July Available exclusively at Rouses This rare breed of white sweet corn is known for its deliciously sweet flavor and crunchy texture. Storage: Bag un-shucked ears and store in the refrigerator for up to three days. Apricots • Peaches • Nectarines Plums • Figs These South Carolina peaches have a soft, fuzzy exterior and sweet, tender flesh. They’re harvested and packed right in the field and shipped directly to Rouses. Local Yellow Squash & Zucchini, July and August Look for squash and zucchini that are less than eight inches. Any larger, and they can be bitter . Storage: Store unwashed in a plastic bag in the vegetable drawer for up to five days. Local Eggplant, July and August Great fried, grilled, stuffed and in casseroles. A slice of fresh eggplant is meaty, so it can replace beef, chicken or pork in some recipes. Storage: Store loose eggplants at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to three days. Tomatoes • Strawberries • Blueberries Watermelons • Crenshaw Lori Anne Peaches, July Available exclusively at Rouses

From Our Test Kitchen Cheesy Zucchini Casserole WHAT YOU WILL NEED 4 slices Rouses white bread, cubed 2 cups cubed zucchini 1 large white onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon garlic salt 1  egg, beaten ¼ cup melted butter 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese ¼ cup green onions tops, chopped HOW TO PREP Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a medium bowl, toss bread cubes, zucchini, onion, garlic, garlic salt and egg to combine. Pour in butter and stir to coat. Transfer mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish. Top with shredded cheese, cover, and bake for 30 minutes. Remove cover and bake an additional 30 minutes or lightly browned and bubbling. Garnish with green onion tops.

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