I’ll start off this post with a linky link for those who love fresh produce as much as I do, a link from the Cleveland Clinic that was shared by the Memphis Church Health Center: Five vegetables that don’t deserve all the hype they get. Neither the article author nor I are saying these are bad, per se, it’s just that they’re not as incredible as people make them out to be. There are two on the list with which I particularly agree. Whether a “superfood” or not, kale tastes awful to many people, and it’s hard to mix with other ingredients. Mixing in or substituting a variety of greens will make meals tastier and provide more minerals.
Another overhyped item on the list is not a vegetable, but an activity. You can’t go anywhere these days without hearing about “juicing.” The trouble is, when you juice vegetables, you lose all the extra benefits of the fiber and nutrients in their skins, which are eliminated in the process. Cooking veggies in a way that retains the skins is healthier. On a side note: I wonder if people who juice shart more than those who do not? I bet they do. For those not familiar with the word, a “shart” is what happens when you attempt to let out a fart, but in addition to intestinal gas a little “something extra” accidentally comes out.
The secret to replacing these overhyped vegetables and techniques, the article says, is variety. And there is no better way to vary your veggies than a shopping trip to the Memphis Farmers Market! MFM offers you the Berry Best is the theme at the Market this week. The Market is bursting with blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries for you to enjoy. The South Main Association will have a booth on hand from 9 to noon, where you can learn how the SMA works to promote and preserve this historic neighborhood. Live music by Steve Pittman 8:30-10:00 and MFM Music Director Mark Parsell will have a “surprise” musical guest 11:00-12:30. Real Good Dog Rescue will be there for adoptions 8 AM to noon. The Market happens every Saturday under the pavilion at Front and G.E. Patterson every Saturday from 7 AM to 1 PM.
There will be a Prince tribute tonight at the Cadre Building, Second at Monroe, starting at 8:30 PM. Tickets are $50-250 and proceeds benefit local school music programs and youth empowerment nonprofit programs. There will be live musicians, celebrity appearances, and food.
Meanwhile, another music legend will be celebrated at the New Daisy tonight. Larry Springfield, Angie Holmes, Cassie Bonner, Shea Norman and Johnathan Richmond along with David Mason, Jason Clark and a talented group of musicians called the “Suga Daddies” will perform Stevie Wonder’s classics. DJ Len will spin soul classics as well. Doors at 8, music begins around 8:30. Food and full bar available. Tickets are $20-120.
Job news: The Memphis Airport is hiring a Manager of Operations and a couple of other positions too.
The Grizzlies have photos from Summer League practice. First game is this afternoon at 5:30.
Looking for an activity that involves drinking local craft beer? Memphis Made Brewing Co. on South Cooper hosts Cerrito Bingo tonight (and every Friday night) from 8 to 10.
That’s it for now. Be sure to scroll back and read this morning’s post. Plans for tonight to be determined at this point, but I plan for sure to be at the Farmers Market in the morning around 10.