Summer Cooking in Your Lake Oswego Apartments

Are you interested in doing something productive and fun this summer near your Lake Oswego apartments? Something that comes to me is going to your local farmer’s market, whether it be alone or with friends and family, to stock up on some much-needed, fresh groceries. The great thing about the turn of the seasons is that there are so many new fruits and vegetables available for you to enjoy.

Here’s a list of some vegetables in season this summer: radishes, cucumber, beets, bell peppers, carrots, zucchini, garlic, corn, and rhubarb.

And here’s a list of fruits in season this summer: apricots, plums, cherries, blackberries, nectarines, strawberries, peaches, tomatoes, passion fruit, melon, lemons, and limes.

Here’s a terrific recipe for spicy lemon chicken kabobs:

Ingredients
1/4 cup lemon juice
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3 tablespoons white wine
1-1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 medium lemons, halved
Minced chives

Directions
In a large shallow dish, combine lemon juice, 3 tablespoons oil, wine, pepper flakes, and rosemary. Add chicken and turn to coat. Refrigerate up to 3 hours.
Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Thread chicken onto six metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, covered, over medium heat until no longer pink, turning once, 10-12 minutes.
Place lemons on a grill, cut side down. Grill until lightly browned, 8-10 minutes. Squeeze lemon halves over chicken. Drizzle with remaining oil; sprinkle with chives.

So this summer, make sure to go to your local farmer’s market so you can stock up on the freshest, healthiest produce there is. In addition, consider checking out this site if you need ideas for inspiration when it comes to coming up with recipes for your delicious produce. So now that’s TWO summer activities you can enjoy near your apartments in Lake Oswego you can visit a local farmer’s market and you can attempt a new healthy recipe from home. What will you do to make the most out of this summer?

Hit the Farmers Market for Food, Treats and Fun

Weekend Events Lake Oswego

Looking for an absolutely perfect way to spend a Saturday?  You need to drop by the Lake Oswego Farmers Market.

Been to one farmer’s market, been to ’em all right? Think again! The Lake Oswego Farmers Market features and an average of 80 vendors each Saturday and really delivers something for everyone.  Here’s just a bit of what you can expect to experience each week:

  • local produce
  • fresh made jellies, jams and preserves
  • the freshest seafood
  • delicious baked goods
  • fresh meats
  • gourmet cheeses
  • freshly baked artisan bread
  • hot foods
  • plants for your garden
  • crafts

The list goes on and on – and the market features a breathtaking view of the lake.  So after the long walk and exploring all of the goodies, you can relax with a coffee, tea or treat while looking out over the incredible Oregon scenery.

This is a great day for those who love fresh foods, families who are looking for a fun and kid friendly activity or a great prelude to a wonderful date night where you and your significant other can hand pick fresh main courses, sides and desserts that you’ll prepare together later!

And best of all, this incredible market runs all summer-long and through the first week in October – and is just a stone’s throw away from Westlake Meadow Apartments!