Before we get to the food, we have to share some fun news!
The Dallas Farmer’s Market is officially partnering with Within Provisions to bring you specially curated recipes using fresh, seasonal produce from your local partners. Within Provisions is so excited to learn more about seasonal produce together and bring you the stories behind each vendor at the market.
Within Provisions – Growing up in the small rural town of Decatur, TX, I was surrounded by farms. But oddly enough, there wasn’t a lot of connection between those local farms and consumers. Our farmer’s market was basically a small fruit stand with a handful of options, so most people stuck to the big-name grocery store.
Coming to Dallas, I was shocked that the same title of “farmer’s market” could be used to describe the mall of vendors that sold everything from potatoes to home décor. The marriage of the modern, innovative Dallas style with the personal, nostalgic nature of the local farmer was unlike anything I’d ever experienced. It brings the excitement that comes with the promise and possibilities of the big city lights, but remains rooted in the familiarity of the front porch light of small town. And I see my story right there in the middle of it.
Whether it be food, art, or clothing, sharing things that we cultivate with our hands is a deeply communal act that humans have practiced from the beginning of time. It hinges on trust, friendship, and a sense of pride in our work. The art of knowing the hands and hearts behind the food and clothes we buy continues to become a rare form, and I love that the Dallas Farmer’s Market seeks to preserve the beauty of the small business.
I am so excited about this opportunity to partner with Dallas Farmer’s Market and do exactly what I love- bring people together around wholesome, nutritious food. In partnering with them, my goal is to help by bridge the gap between the farm and table; piecing together the products from each expert farmer to present you with a sum greater than its parts- and a recipe to replicate. I hope you will come along as I seek to bring human connection to every aspect of sharing a meal around the table- starting from the source, celebrating the preparation, and savoring the last bite.
Now, what you’ve been waiting for…
Watermelon Shrimp Ceviche
Ingredients:
- 1/2 lb. cooked shrimp
- 1 cup red watermelon, cubed
- 1 cup yellow watermelon, cubed
- 1/2 large avocado, cubed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 1 green tomato, diced
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeno, diced
- handful fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- juice of 2 limes
- juice of 1 lemon
- generous pinch of salt
- corn chips or lettuce cups, for serving
To Prepare:
You’ll get some good practice with your knife skills with this recipe. I like to keep mine in good sized chunks so that you can see and taste each ingredient distinctly, but you can also chop them a bit finer to ensure that you get every flavor in each bite. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and let sit for a bit before eating (if you can wait) to let the flavors meld together. Serve with corn chips, or lettuce cups for grain-free.
