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National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month

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National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month

While June signifies the start of summer, this is not the only fun aspect that is associated with the month. At E. Armata Inc., we want you to help celebrate National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month! Our team works diligently to grow and distribute the most delicious and fresh produce available at the Hunts Point Produce Market. To learn about the benefits of our produce and ways you can commemorate the commitment to fresh fruit in June, continue reading this article from our staff.

 

Why Choose E. Armata Inc.?

When you’re choosing what produce you should purchase to help celebrate National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month, we encourage you to pick our products. We’ve spent years meticulously curating relationships with our growers and shippers to ensure only the highest quality fruits and vegetables reach the hands of our customers. Below are some examples of what allows us to always reach our desired levels of excellence:

  • Our shipment trucks are temperature controlled to help keep produce fresh year-round.
  • Fresh produce can be delivered daily to our customers.
  • Our racking system includes the use of RF guns to ensure strict inventory is kept and orders are shipped out at the correct times.

 

Fruits And Vegetables To Enjoy This Month:

To celebrate National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month the right way, you’ll need to make sure you purchase fresh produce. At E. Armata Inc., our team would like to share a shortlist of the produce we grow and distribute that are currently in season and can be bought, which include the below:

  • Tomatoes.
  • Zucchini.
  • Watermelon.
  • Celery.
  • Okra.
  • Green Beans.

 

Delicious Summer Recipes:

What better way is there to spend National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month than to cook up new recipes with ingredients purchased at the Hunts Point Produce Market? From meals to desserts, there are several scrumptious plates that you can make for your customers or family. Below are just a few recipes our team at E. Armata Inc. recommends:

 

Visit Us At The Hunts Point Produce Market:

At E. Armata Inc., our commitment is always to provide the highest quality produce, no matter the time of year. This commitment is what has allowed our business to thrive at the Hunts Point Produce Market. If you’d like to learn more about our process or the importance of National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month, contact us today.

Blueberry Pie Bars with Oatmeal Crumble

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Blueberry Pie Bars with Oatmeal Crumble

Recipe & Photo courtesy of AmbitiousKitchen.com 

 

Ingredients 

 

For the crust and crumble:

  • 1 ½ cups gluten-free oat flour (or sub-all-purpose flour)
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats, gluten-free if desired
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar (or sub coconut sugar but you may not get the best ‘crumble’)
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 8 tablespoons butter or vegan buttery stick, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon almond extract

 

For the filling:

  • 2 1/2 heaping cups fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch or arrowroot starch
  • ⅛ teaspoon almond extract
  • Optional to make the with a hint of lemon flavor: zest from 1 lemon
  • Pinch of salt

 

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper and generously spray with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
  2. Make the base + topping: In a large bowl, use a fork to mix together the oat flour, oats, coconut sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Add in melted butter, vanilla extract, and almond extract and stir until a nice crumble forms and dough begins to clump together. 
  3. Place 1 3/4 cups of the mixture into the prepared pan and place the remaining mixture into the fridge (the remaining mixture will be used for the topping). Use your hands to evenly press the dough to the bottom of the pan.
  4. Next, make your blueberry pie filling: place a medium pot over medium heat. Add in blueberries, maple syrup, almond extract, cornstarch (or arrowroot), and salt. Use a wooden spoon to press down and break down the blueberries just a bit. 
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cook for 3-5 more minutes until the mixture is thickened up and nicely coats the back of a spoon. 
  6. Pour mixture over the crust and use a spoon to evenly spread.
  7. Take the remaining topping out of the fridge. By now there should be some nice crumbles that have clumped together. Sprinkle the topping over the blueberry filling. 
  8. Bake for 30 minutes or until filling is bubbly and the topping is golden. 
  9. Allow bars to cool completely on a wire rack before transferring to the fridge to chill. Bars are delicious served at room temperature or straight out of the fridge. Use a sharp knife to cut into 16 bars before serving.
Hunts Point Produce Market

What Fruit Is Best In June?

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What Fruit Is Best In June?

June is a highly anticipated month for many people, as it signifies the start of summer. Restaurants and at-home chefs alike may begin to switch up their usually prepared meals to incorporate more fruits that are currently in season. If you’re looking to do the same, our team at E. Armata Inc. is here to help. The next time you visit the Hunts Point Produce Market, we recommend that you consider purchasing any of the fruits that we have listed on our website. 

 

Best Fruits In June:

One of the benefits that our team at E. Armata Inc. provides is the variety of fruits we grow and distribute. Due to our wide range of produce, we are always able to provide several fruits that are in-season at any time of the year. Eating fruits while they are in season is always the best option, and the options we list below are ones that you should be consuming now:

  • Watermelons.
  • Blackberries.
  • Blueberries.
  • Tomatoes.
  • Nectarines.
  • Peaches.

 

Why Eat These Fruits In June?

As a wholesale food distributor and a staple in the Hunts Point Produce Market, our team has curated relationships that allow us to distribute fresh fruit year-round. Eating locally in-season produce is better because:

  • Fruits that are eaten when in-season locally taste better during these months.
  • Fruits are at their most nutritious when they are in-season.
  • Purchasing fruits in-season can help reduce your carbon footprint.

 

Visit The Hunts Point Produce Market:

Trying to pick out fresh, quality produce can be a difficult task. When you want to provide your customers with nothing but the best ingredients, we recommend that you come to the Hunts Point Produce Market and look for our team at E. Armata Inc. A commitment to quality and customer satisfaction is engraved in our DNA, and we want you to spend June eating the best fruits possible.

Here at E. Armata Inc., we have some of the best fruits available year-round. To learn more about our company and what fruits you should be buying now, contact us today.