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Week of July 7, 2014 - Weekly Meal Ideas

We hope everyone is enjoying the mild summer and taking full advantage of the fresh in-season ingredients!  I keep telling myself to enjoy it now because I am sure the “super-hot Wichita summer we are used to” is just around the corner!  We hope you have a chance to enjoy some of the summer meal ideas this week – there are some really good ones!

The Shrimp Po-Boy is delicious and, even though our daughter still thinks The Flying Stove version is better, she agreed this one tastes great!  A week wouldn’t be complete if we didn’t include ideas to use fresh farmer’s market ingredients!  Both the Crispy Oven Roasted Okra and Kale and Coconut Veggie Stir Fry are fantastic!  The Pasta Primavera with Grilled Sausage is a great way to enjoy all of your favorite veggies and the Raw Pad Thai is perfect if you are wanting a pasta-like meal without the pasta!  Fire up the grill and enjoy the Avocado and Spicy Mayo Stuffed Burger — it goes great with the Sweet Potato Curly Fries or the Tropical Carrot Salad!

And, start getting ready for the fresh melons and peaches…great-tasting meal ideas coming soon!

We also want to thank Wichita Magazine for the fantastic article on Get REAL Wichita!  Check out the July issue of The Wichita Magazine to learn more about Get REAL Wichita – and thank you to all of our members and partners for all the support!


THE REAL DEALS!

Thank you for supporting our local farmers – don’t forget to save a little money with your coupons – they are offering great deals for July!  We hope you have a chance to stop by and see them on Saturday at the Kansas Grown Market from 7 AM to Noon!

  • Leland Farms will have radishes for the Kale and Coconut Veggie Stir Fry and Swiss Chard for the Shrimp Po-Boy! Also, look for carrots for the Tropical Carrot Salad!
  • Elm Lane Farm will have amazing fresh greens you can use for the Stuffed Burgers and Kale for the Stir Fry!
  • Phil’s Farm has incredibly delicious German Sausage you can use for the Pasta Primavera with Grilled Sausage!
  • For the Avocado and Spicy Mayo Stuffed Burger, Graze the Prairie has the perfect ground beef!  Another great option would be ground venison from Farmer’s Fallow Deer!
  • Get green onions and fresh herbs from Southwest Corner Farm for the Pasta Primavera and Stir Fry!
  • Natural to the Corr will have fresh and juicy tomatoes to use in the Shrimp Po-Boy and the Pasta Primavera!

Use your coupon for fresh fish at The Seafood Shop!  You can get fresh shrimp for the Po-Boy this week or we have lots of other great seafood recipes on www.eatrealamerica.com!

Don’t forget about our other Get REAL Wichita partners!  You can save $5 at Green Acres by using your coupon on ingredients in the store and at their deli!  You can also get some great local ingredients at Cow & Sow Deli while you pick up a sandwich and enjoy a FREE lavender lemonade!  Speaking of FREE, you can stop by Avivo during Happy Hour and enjoy a FREE happy hour plate with a drink purchase!

Going to the Motley Crue concert on July 12th?  (We are just more mature head-bangers now, right?!)  Not only for this concert, but for all concerts at Intrust Arena, Harvest Kitchen and Bar at the Hyatt has a great deal for you!  Instead of spending your money on parking, enjoy an amazing dinner, or drinks, before the concert and they will shuttle you from the hotel to the arena and back again for FREE!

We wish everyone a fun – and safe – 4th of July!  And remember…America means opportunity, freedom, power and REAL food!

Enjoy these wine pairings from Beyond Napa:

Avocado and Spicy Mayo Stuffed Burgers:  Stickybeak Syrah from California

Shrimp Po-Boy:  La Crema Chardonnay from California

Pasta Primavera with Grilled Sausage:  M. Chapoutier Belleruche from France

Raw Pad Thai:  Ironstone Reserve Zinfandel from California

Kale and Coconut Veggie Stir Fry:  Line 39 Sauvignon Blanc from California