Creamy Sweet Corn Pasta

with creme fraiche and asparagus

Asparagus is giving its farewell tour and sweet corn is making its debut. Tying in the flavors of spring with the flavors of summer were the inspiration behind this dish. It was a perfect combination of creamed corn and cacio e pepe vibes.

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While at the farmers market this week, there was a clear shift in produce. Here is a summary of what is in season for the month of July, along with some recipes you can use them in! :)

1. Stone fruit- Peaches, apricots, nectarines and plums. I have definitely taken advantage of this peak produce lately with my Summer Staple Pasta Salad and Summer Style Chicken Parm

2. Sweet Corn- we are ditching the old saying “knee high by the fourth of July” but yes, the corn in the midwest is indeed knee high…

3. Blueberries- I’ve seen these out for the last couple of weeks, if you have a blueberry farm near you I HIGHLY recommend going to pick your own. The difference in taste versus the grocery store is insane.

4. Blackberries- Check out my Whipped Ricotta Toast with Blackberry Compote

5. Raspberries- Red and Black, these don’t last long!

6. Fennel- Great in salads and slaws

7. Watermelon- the quintessential fruit of July, try out my Watermelon Coconut Pink Drink.

8. Tomatoes- I couldn’t be more excited for these!

9. Basil- I have three basil plants this year and have been constantly cutting them back. Harvest your basil once you see the flower bud starting to form at the top. Cut down three notches/nodes right before you see new baby leaves sprouting. This allows the basil to grow new branches and helps provide a quality structure for the plant to continue to produce throughout the season. As for keeping your basil fresh after cutting place into a container with about two inches of water at the bottom. Place a bag over top covering the leaves. This helps keep my cut basil for at least a week without wilting or spoiling.