Emory Market Gardens

Mild chiles don’t have to be boring. Meet the Anaheim pepper: prolific in the garden, packed with Vitamin C, and practically born to be stuffed with melted cheese and savory mushrooms. This week we did a dive into this pepper's history, its ties to the beloved Hatch Green Chile, AND a free recipe for shiitake stuffed Anaheim peppers that is sure to please.

Get the recipe and history dive here: http://emorymarketgardens.com/blog/anaheim-peppers-a-california-pepper-with-ties-to-the-southwest 🌶️🍄

Green beans, bush beans, pole beans, beans beans beans!

An American kitchen staple with a fascinating symbiotic relationship that improves soil health. This week we take a closer look at these legumes, their history, and a bonus recipe that may just become your new favorite weeknight side.

All this and more at our blog: https://www.emorymarketgardens.com/blog/the-pod-the-myth-the-legend-green-beans ✅🌱

In this week’s blog we showcase the trio of eggplant varieties that we grow here on the farm! 🍆

This is the vegetable (or botanically speaking fruit), that seems to intimidate our customers the most. Fear no more! Learn about each variety and their unique uses with a recipe for each that should serve as a great place to kick off your eggplant journey!

Read more here: https://www.emorymarketgardens.com/blog/the-emory-market-gardens-eggplant-trio

Oh, Shish*to Peppers!

Not just a fun pepper to say but also one of the easiest to cook. This thin-walled pepper packs a nice smoky flavor in this easy 15-minute recipe. A perfect appetizer or quick side during the week.

Get the free recipe at our blog: https://www.emorymarketgardens.com/blog/15-minute-blistered-shish*to-peppers-with-lemon-and-flaky-salt

We are back taking a closer look at the genus cucumis. Curious about the origins of cucumbers? 🥒 Check out our latest blog post, "Let's Talk Cucumis," for a quick look at their history, nutrition, and an easy preservation recipe!

Read more here: https://www.emorymarketgardens.com/blog/lets-talk-cucumis

When microgreens first hit the culinary scene in San Francisco upscale restaurants, chefs treated them purely as a fancy garnish. Fast forward to today, and they have completely changed the way we think about fresh food and quick nutrition. 🌱

A landmark USDA study revealed that these tiny baby plants can pack up to 40 times more nutrients and vitamins than their fully mature counterparts. You're essentially eating the plant at its absolute peak biological energy.

Thanks to a community suggestion, we are taking a closer look at these little guys this week with tips on how to use them, the varieties we cultivate, and a bonus salad recipe that make microgreens the star of the show!

Read more at our blog: https://www.emorymarketgardens.com/blog/microgreens-plant-based-protein-and-beyond

Schedule this week!

Good morning, everyone!

We just wanted to make a quick announcement about our schedule this week. We will NOT be at the Winnsboro Farmers' Market this Saturday, 5/16 due to traveling for the northtexasmycology Mush Fest. However we encourage you to still go and support all of the amazing vendors and farmers. Our Spore Store will be open that day, however, so go say hi to Broderick and grab your groceries!

Thursday 5/14 Sorelle Night Market 5p-8p
Bob Wells Nursery at Sorelle Farms

Saturday 5/16 Spore Store 9a-3p

Saturday-Sunday 5/16-5/17 North Texas Mycological Society North Texas Mushroom Fest 2026

Thank you all for the community support that keeps us going and we hope to see you at one of these locations this week!

This week on the blog, we’re sharing one of our favorite ways to use up a bumper crop: Yellow Squash Fritters. They’re crispy, golden, and the perfect way to elevate humble summer squash into a star side dish (or a light lunch!).

👉 Read the full recipe and tips here:
https://www.emorymarketgardens.com/blog/yellow-squash-fritters-lets-turn-excess-into-excellence

Emory Market Gardens is heading to MushFest 2026 hosted by the North Texas Mycological Association ! 🍄✨

Join us May 16–17 at the Red Wolf Intentional Community near Bonham, TX for a weekend dedicated to the incredible world of fungi. From foraging in the Caddo National Grasslands to immersive workshops, this is the mushroom event of the year! The NTMA and attendees are always so nice and all share a passion for mycology. No previous experience is required to attend and it is fun for both beginners and experts. Great inexpensive camping opportunity for the family.

We’ll be there all weekend with a booth as one of the official sponsors for the event—come chat with us about mushroom growing, cooking, and foraging.

Don't miss our Culinary Showcase! 🍳On Saturday at 2:00 PM, catch us for a live Farm-to-Table cooking demonstration featuring our gourmet Oyster, Lion’s Mane, Enoki, and Shiitake mushrooms harvested from our mushroom farm!

Find information about tickets, memberships, and important information about the event: https://www.northtexasmycology.org/mushfest2026

We hope to see you there!