Jim and Louise Conarty continue to amaze and delight us with their wonderful assortment of seasonal fruits and berries. This week they have muscadines, a thick-skinned Southern grape. Muscadines, of course, are native Southern fruits, especially throughout the Gulf states. We have a new vendor at the market this week, Mr. Alvin Joseph of New Roads. He'll have red onions, sometimes called purple or Spanish onions.
Red onions make a great conserve to serve with pork.
Deglaze pan with Chines rice vinegar, or red wine vinegar for a stronger taste. Add raisins and toasted walnuts. Serve at room temperature. Our growers deserve a big round of applause for keeping us supplied with vegetables during this year's drought and record-breaking temperatures. Why not let them know you appreciate their valient efforts.