Summer is Officially Here!
“Tomorrow is always another day to make things right.”
Loy’s Watermelons are so fresh! He suggests checking the vine end, and if it is green like this, then it’s fresh!
Happy Wednesday!
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This month is National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month. It’s safe to say that most of us have had a headache at some point. Whether it was from dehydration, the light being too bright, or hormones we have all had experience with our heads aching.
Migraines are a classification of headaches that are usually identified by recurrent attacks of throbbing and pulsating pain on one side of the head. They can last anywhere between four and seventy-two hours. Migraines affect one in seven of the population, but even if you do not physically experience them chances are you are still affected because a loved one experiences them.
People who live with migraines usually experience an average of two attacks a month, and tend to occur in three phases. Pre-headache which can last for several hours, the headache itself, and the post-headache which can last up to two days and the person can experience nausea, exhaustion, and other mood changes.
Facts About the Impact of Migraine
Forty-two million Americans have migraine. Migraine attacks typically start during adolescence or the 20s.
52% of people living with migraine disease are undiagnosed by a healthcare provider.
Migraine is misdiagnosed as tension (a catch-all phrase) or sinus headache (a relatively rare condition) almost as frequently as it is correctly diagnosed.
Migraine affects 13% of the population, and one in every four U.S. households has someone living with migraine.
It is estimated that industry loses $31 billion annually due to absenteeism, lost productivity, and medical expenses caused by migraine.
70% of all people living with migraine disease are women.
24% of people living with migraine disease report headaches so severe that they have sought emergency room care
More than half (51%) of people living with migraine disease report a 50% or more reduction in work and/or school productivity, and 66% report a 50% or more reduction in household work productivity.
Migraines occur most frequently in the morning, especially upon waking. Some people have migraines at predictable times, such as before menstruation or on weekends following a stressful week of work. Many people feel exhausted or weak following a migraine but are usually symptom-free between attacks.
A number of different factors can increase your risk of having a migraine. These factors, which trigger the headache process, vary from person to person and include:
Sudden changes in weather or environment
Too much or not enough sleep
Strong odors or fumes
Emotion
Stress
Overexertion
Loud or sudden noises
Motion sickness
Low blood sugar
Skipped meals
Tobacco
Depression
Anxiety
Head trauma
Hangover
Some medications
Hormonal changes
Bright or flashing lights
Resources:
https://americanmigrainefoundation.org/
https://www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/disorders/migraine
Loy, Mitchell, Mr. Porter, Ms Eva, and Amanda all have a wonderful selection of produce for us this week!
Loy has plums, peaches, cucumbers, watermelon, tomatoes, cabbage, onions, peppers, garlic, cantaloupe, mangoes, and yellow meat melons. Mr. Porter has containers of greens and cabbages and strawberries, as well as other fresh fruits and vegetables already harvested. Mandy with Mandylandfun has some sunflowers and tomato starts and possibly herbs! Mitchell has alfalfa and clover sprouts, mung bean sprouts, spicy salad mix micros, and sprouting jars to start your own microgreen garden! Ms. Eva is bringing zucchini, yellow squash, cucumbers, basil, roasted peanuts, poultry seasoning, and chai mix! She’s hoping to have okra and purple hulls next week!
Thank you so much to everyone who supports this market! We are so incredibly grateful for all of you! Whether you are coming in the rain or the shine or both, we are thankful for the support you show us each week! Whether you have yet to make it to the market, but are sharing our information with others, thank you! We could not do this market without you, our community! We really do love to see each and everyone of you each week! We hope to see you tomorrow! Don’t let the skies fool you into not coming out! Please watch our social media for weather cancellations, we aim for the safety of you and our vendors, so if there is severe weather, we will make an announcement on our Instagram and Facebook pages.
Ms Eva was telling me about all the beautiful bounty of zucchini and squash she has for us! I love zucchini bread, but I also love getting my veggies in as soon as I can! I love zucchini bread, and I also love introducing my children to different ways they can enjoy things they might not necessarily like at first.
Squash Casserole
My family loves the casserole I make, so I’m sharing with you! We use smoked Gouda, but you can use any cheese you like!
3 tablespoons unsalted butter or olive oil
3 pounds yellow squash, chopped (from 5 medium squash)
1 medium-size yellow onion, chopped (about 1 ½ cups)
2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 (8-oz.) container sour cream
8 oz. Smoked Gouda (2 cups)
1 teaspoons garlic powder
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 sleeves round buttery crackers (such as Ritz), coarsely crushed
1 ounce Parmesan cheese, shredded (about ¼ cup)
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 9x13-inch (2 quart) baking dish with cooking spray.
Melt 3 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium-high. Add squash, onion, and 1 teaspoon of the salt; cook, stirring often, until center of squash is just tender and liquid has evaporated, about 10 minutes.
Transfer mixture to a colander set over a bowl. Drain 5 minutes; discard any liquid.
Stir together eggs, sour cream, cheese,garlic powder, pepper, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Gently fold in squash mixture.
Spoon into a lightly greased 11- x 7-inch (2-quart) baking dish.
Sprinkle crackers and parm over casserole.
Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes.
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