It's Still Cherry Season at Westborn Market

One of the longest established sweet cherry programs in the world is alive and well in Summerland, British Columbia. It continues to have a solid, world-wide reputation of developing large, firm sweet cherry varieties covering a range of maturities. Growers and nurseries from around the world seek out the advanced selections and varieties produced at Summerland for testing and evaluation under their local conditions. The development of high quality sweet cherry selections and varieties for years to come is the purpose of the program.

Recent introductions, Lapins and Sweetheart, have extended the marketing season for cherries. Lapins is now considered the standard of excellence for our industry in British Columbia because of its consistent production of high quality, large, firm fruit.

Sweet Cherries are now only $3.99 a pound at Westborn Market
(while supplies last)

Michigan Red Haven Peaches are Here

Red Haven is the all-time favorite of peach lovers for both canning and eating fresh. They are freestone, which means that the fruit comes free from the stone when peeled.

Peaches are an important part of Michigan’s agricultural economy. Michigan ranks sixth in the nation for peach production. Over 430 fruit raising farms form the Michigan peach industry, which contributes over $11 million to the state’s economy. Peaches are rich in potassium, a vital element for both healthy blood and bones.

Other areas of the country may grow more of this fruit than we do here, but nothing compares with the flavor of Michigan peaches. We even have customers from Wisconsin who trek across the U.P. every year to stock up on Michigan Red Havens. The “First of the Season” Red Haven Peaches just came into our stores today. Look for the best tasting peaches thru August.

Select Michigan-grown peaches. They're good for you,
our growers and the economy.

Sale Price as of August 20-$.89 lb reg. $1.49 lb.

About the Onion Recall
Westborn Market Shoppers Need Not Worry-
The recent Green Onion recall does not effect our shoppers. Westborn purchases Green Onions from local growers only. Westborn has NOT purchased any product from the supplier/grower in question.

About the Recall-
R.A.M. Produce Distributors of Detroit, Michigan, Franzella Distributing of San Francisco, CA, and United Food Service of East Point, GA have recalled 772 cartons of onions because of possible Salmonella contamination.

The iced green jumbo onions were produced by California-based NewStar Fresh Foods under the Omo and Fu Choy brand names. The onions are packaged in a 48-count iced carton, item numbers 02487403 and 02487452, product lot numbers 40550707 and 40510707, with production dates of July 20th and July 21st 2009.

Michigan Bulb Garlic – Unique & good for you.

How cool is this item...Michigan Bulb Garlic just came in from Armada, Michigan. Only 99 cents each. Look out, these stalks are about 30 inches long. Try this great Michigan recipe:

Michigan's Own Creamy Zucchini and Garlic

Ingredients list:

• 6 medium Michigan Zucchini, grated.
• 6 Michigan Garlic cloves, minced.
• 2 ½ tablespoons of butter.
• 2 ½ tablespoons of garlic powder.
• 2 ½ tablespoons of sour cream.
• 1 teaspoon of thyme leaves, chopped.
• Fresh pepper.

Instructions for Creamy Zucchini and Garlic:

• Melt the butter in a skillet.
• Add the minced garlic and saute over low heat for a short time.
• Add the grated zucchini, garlic power and thyme.
• Cook, stirring frequently until the zucchini is tender.
• Remove from the heat and stir in the sour cream.
• Season with the fresh pepper.
• Serve.

Get Them While They Last – Michigan Honeyrock Melons.

Get them while they last! These melons are sweet, juicy and beautiful this time of year! There is nothing better than a nice piece of ice cold melon on a hot and sweaty summer day!
Try using this melon in an Arugula salad. Chunks of Michigan Honeyrock, baked crispy Prosciutto, saved Parmesan cheese, olive oil and a little salt and pepper to taste. My oh my!
On Sale – 2 for $5

Taste Local- Royal Oaks Own Zúmba Salsa

Loco for a Local Salsa
Livonia, Michigan native and owner of Zúmba Mexican Grille of Royal Oak, Tim Castañeda is proud of his local roots. Tim says,” I remember doing food at the Livonia Spree every year from the time I was about eight, until my early twenties. In addition to the Spree memories, most of his parents employees from those days went to Bentley High School in Livonia. “When you own a restaurant, you DO live in the community that you serve,” said the Grille owner.

Committed to Owning A Local Business
The Grille owner has also participated in the Culinary Extravaganza at Schoolcraft College at least six times in past years with his parent’s original restaurants. The family’s last location in West Bloomfield, closed about nine years ago. Then they opened Old Mexico at Five Mile Road and Harrison Street in 1975. The family’s first place was on Grand River and Lasher (Old Redford area of Detroit) in 1972.

To say your local is one thing, but to truly BE local is another. With a rich culinary and community history Zúmba’s new items, Fresh Salsa, Guacamole, Pico de Gallo and Margarita Mix are handcrafted with passion, knowledge and a willingness to stand behind the quality of their products. “When your selling products to friends and neighbors, you need to make sure your giving them quality,” states Castañeda.

You’ll find Zumba products at our Livonia, Berkley and Dearborn Store Locations.

Stop in a Taste Local!

Lettuce Recalled Due To Salmonella Risk

Identified Source –
A major California lettuce grower has recalled about 22,000 cartons of romaine lettuce over concerns that the product may be tainted with salmonella.
Tanimura & Antle Inc. of Salinas issued the voluntary recall Wednesday for cartons of bulk or wrapped romaine marked with the lot code 531380.

The lettuce was harvested between June 25 and July 2, and sold to retail, wholesale and food service outlets across the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.

Westborn Market Sources –
Currently ALL Westborn Market Romaine Lettuce is purchased from Local Michigan Farmers. Our Red Romaine Lettuce is from California but, from D' Arrigo Bros. Company of California which is NOT the same grower as the grower involved with the current recall.