Make the Most of home.grown. Fall Favorites

Fall is one of the best times to shop home.grown. produce from Northeast farm families. Crisp apples and fresh pumpkins are at their seasonal best, and they’re two of the most versatile ingredients you can bring home. With just a little planning, one trip to the produce department can help create meals, snacks and desserts all week long.

home.grown. Apples, Fresh From Northeast Orchards
Apple season is in full swing, and Market 32 and Price Chopper’s home.grown. apples come from orchard partners throughout the Northeast, bringing fresh-picked flavor from local farm families to your table. One bag can go a long way. Add apples to oatmeal or lunch boxes, pair them with sharp Cheddar for an easy snack, toss them into salads, roast them alongside pork or chicken, slow-cook them whole or turn the last few into applesauce or a simple crisp.

Pumpkin Has More Than One Season
Sure, pumpkins belong on the front porch, but they deserve a place at the dinner table, too. Market 32 and Price Chopper’s home.grown. pumpkins come from Northeast farm partners, so fall is the perfect time to enjoy them at their freshest. Roast a pie pumpkin for soups, pasta dishes or grain bowls, then use any leftovers in pancakes, muffins or oatmeal. Don’t forget the seeds; they’re easy to roast for a crunchy snack.

Sometimes the best meals start with what’s already in season. From crisp apples in the fall to sweet corn in the summer and berries in between, home.grown. produce lets you enjoy the freshest flavors of every season while supporting Northeast farm families all year long.