I can’t believe it is October already!  This is one of my favorite times of the year in Austin because the weather is so fantastic.  I also love the wide variety of produce that’s in season in Texas this time of year.  We’re still getting a lot of my favorite summer foods (okra, limes, basil, cucumbers) plus some delicious fall goodies (apples, squash, sweet potatoes) too.

Here’s what I’m getting

• Golden or Red Delicious Apples – Apple Country
• Limes – G&S groves
• Okra – Bradshaw Farms
• Basil – Yard Gardens
• Assorted Peppers – Lundgren
• Sweet Potatoes – Naegelin
• Bibb Lettice – Bella Verdi
• Butternut Squash – Massey Farm
• Cucumbers – Animal Farm

Here’s what I’m making

Wednesday: Bhindi Masala (Spicy Okra Curry) with Jasmine Rice
Thursday: Bibb Lettuce Salad with Blue Cheese, Apples, and Pecans
Friday: Peperonata served over whole wheat penne pasta
Saturday: Beer braised sausage and kale, sweet potato fries
Sunday: Creamy Cucumber Soup with Grilled Salmon
Monday: Butternut Squash Macaroni and Cheese
Tuesday: Leftover Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

In all fairness, I might not actually make any of the dishes above that contain cucumbers or basil.  I love making cucumber basil cocktails, so there probably won’t be much cucumber or basil (or vodka) left in the fridge by dinner on Sunday.