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Fresher and You’d Have to Pick it Yourself!
At Sweetbay, our Harvest Market features an abundance of produce fresh from Florida and around the world, including a wide assortment of organic fruits and vegetables.
Cooks know that variety keeps mealtime interesting. At Sweetbay you’ll find an amazing assortment of tomatoes, dozens of different chiles, a dozen varieties of mushrooms, plus oodles of olives, savory herbs (potted, fresh, and dried) and tantalizing exotic fruits. You’ll always find new flavors to explore and freshness is guaranteed. In fact, if you are not 100% satisfied with a product you purchased, bring it back to any Sweetbay and we’ll give you your money back.
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Tomatoes
Sweetbay offers over 23 different varieties of tomatoes year round. When tomatoes are at their peak of ripeness in the summer months, they have an incredible aroma that will certainly appeal to your palate. Tomatoes are perfect sliced on sandwiches, on salads not to mention alone as appetizers with mozzarella and some balsamic drizzle.
When selecting tomatoes, look for firm, bright and unblemished skin. For optimum flavor, you should avoid refrigeration.
Peppers
Peppers are in the market year round, but they are more plentiful and often considerably less expensive during the summer months. Peppers are a perfect complement to many meals and Sweetbay's 21 varieties of fresh and dried peppers offers a variety of uses.
When selecting peppers, look for the ones that are well shaped, firm and glossy. Their skin should be taught, unwrinkled and vibrant in color and their stems should be fresh and green.
Mushrooms
Sweetbay offers 21 varieties of fresh and/or dried mushrooms. Mushrooms are a perfect complement to many dishes including steaks, salads, roasts, chicken, omelets and more. Large mushrooms are great for stuffing or roasting, while smaller mushrooms are great for grilling and stir-frying.
When storing mushrooms, be sure to place them in a brown paper bag in the refrigerator. Never store them in a plastic bag to avoid condensation.
Herbs
Did you know that Sweetbay offers a wide variety of potted, fresh and dried herbs? Herbs have a variety of uses and spice up any recipe. When adding herbs to recipes, be sure to add them during the latter minutes of cooking. If they are added to soon, the flavor will diminish. Here’s a neat trick for you. Add some clean, dry mint leaves to your ice cube tray to make some perfect ice cubes for your next drink!
When buying herbs, look for bright, vibrant colors and rich smelling aromas. When washing them, simply submerge in a bowl of water, swish and rinse. Herbs can be cleaned and frozen for later use in an airtight container.
Tropical
Tropical fruits are a delicious snack right out of hand but you may not realize that they are also a perfect complement to your favorite dishes too. They make an exotic addition to a fruit salad, ice cream, juices and many meat dishes and stir-fries. Add tropical fruit for a new taste to your old favorites. Tropical fruits are packaged in a wide assortment of colors and textures and have been enjoyed in cooking for generations.
