Recipes

June 5, 2025

Fresh Georgia Peach Salsa

The perfect Georgia Peach salsa! Utilizing our state fruit, this Fresh Georgia Peach Salsa balances sweet, spicy, and salty. No judgement if it doesn’t last long enough to make it into a tupperware! Featured by the Georgia Farm Bureau, we love this savory use for sweet Georgia Peaches.

May 20, 2025

Caramelized Vidalia Onion BBQ Dip

Caramelized. Vidalia. Onions. You know you want some!‍ Memorial Day is around the corner and this Caramelized Vidalia Onion BBQ Dip stars our favorite, in-season, root veg: the Vidalia Onion. Featured by Georgia Grown, this recipe is a surefire hit for you and your crew this holiday weekend!

December 12, 2024

December: What's In Season

Happy Holidays, Retaaza family! Winter has arrived, but the colder and darker days don’t mean the end of fresh, delicious produce from our local farmers. There’s still so much to savor and celebrate with Georgia’s in-season bounty this December.

November 22, 2024

November: What’s In Season

The Thanksgiving story most of us know begins in 1621, when Pilgrims in Plymouth and the Wampanoag people shared a meal celebrating a successful harvest. After enduring a brutal first year, the Pilgrims relied on the Wampanoag, who shared their knowledge of farming, hunting, and survival. ‍At first just a local feast, Thanksgiving grew to a celebrated tradition across the United States, with each community holding its own day of thanks. In 1863, Thanksgiving was established as a national holiday and today, Thanksgiving remains a time to gather and reflect on our blessings, honor the history and perspectives of Indigenous Americans, and celebrate the bounty of the season.

October 22, 2024

October | What’s in Season

As the sun sets earlier and the heat of summer finally breaks, we’re reminded of the promise of cooler weather that fall brings to Georgia. October is a time of transition - when we move from light summer fare to heartier, comforting meals that warm both body and soul. It’s also a month of abundance for Georgia farmers, with a wonderful variety of fresh, seasonal produce ready to inspire your next meal.

September 6, 2024

September: What's In Season

College football Saturdays are back in full swing! Whether you're hosting a tailgate or enjoying the game from your couch, we’ve got just the dip to keep you and your guests cheering. This Fresh Herb and Garlic Cheese Dip is not only delicious but it also makes the most of September's in-season produce here in Georgia. Plus, you can eat it by dipping yummy local produce along with, or instead of, your chips!

August 1, 2024

August What's in Season

As we enter National Farmers Market Week, August 4-10, 2024, we’re excited to join in celebrating the 25th year of this annual event! This week is dedicated to recognizing the crucial role farmers markets play in our nation’s food system. It’s a time to boost market attendance, showcase the value of these markets, and celebrate the local farmers who make it all possible.

July 1, 2024

July: What's In Season!

As summer heats up, so does the variety of locally grown produce available in season here in Georgia. With holiday celebrations, backyard barbecues, and pool days filling our calendars, it’s the perfect time to embrace mindfulness when shopping at grocery stores and farmers markets.

June 5, 2024

June: What's in Season

As summer heats up, cool down with this veggie-packed Summer Gazpacho. Loaded with fresh produce from your local farmers markets, this chilled soup is perfect for making ahead and serving as an appetizer or a refreshing weekday lunch. Add this Summer Gazpacho to your menu planning and enjoy the peak freshness and superior taste of Georgia’s harvest while supporting our local farmers.

May 1, 2024

May’s Harvest: From Local Farms to Your Table

April showers bring May…. produce?! As May rolls around, it brings warmer weather and longer days, making it the perfect time to enjoy seasonal produce and experiment with new recipes that showcase the bounty from our local farmers. From vibrant herbs to juicy fruits and crisp vegetables, May offers an abundance of ingredients that not only taste great but also promote sustainability. Let's explore some of the star ingredients of May and how to incorporate them into a delicious recipe that celebrates the season.

April 8, 2024

April What's In Season

April brings back our favorite farmers markets and the ability to get outdoors into the beautiful weather! It also brings back allergy season, but maybe it's worth it with so many more fresh fruits and veggies to enjoy!? STRAWBERRIES!, VIDALIAS!, beets, asparagus, arugula, shallots, and more!

March 15, 2024

Welcoming March's Freshness!

March is here, bringing longer days and an abundance of freshness! There's no better time to choose locally sourced, in-season produce. Your mindful choices not only elevate your weekly menu but also make a positive impact on the local food system.

February 7, 2024

Feasting on February's Harvest: In Season Options To Reach For

Georgia’s winter bounty continues to thrive, offering an enjoyable array of produce that delivers on freshness and celebrating the season. Whether you are reaching for snap peas, radicchio, spinach, carrots, kale, mustard greens, shallots, or endives - February offers a cornucopia of in-season goodness.

January 16, 2024

Embracing the Bounty of January: A Local Food Journey in Georgia

What better way to celebrate the new year than by celebrating the vibrant flavors of January? In Georgia, the bounty of winter brings forth a delightful array of produce that promises both freshness and local goodness.

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June 3, 2025

Georgia organizations brace for food assistance demand due to SNAP cuts

Retaaza is grateful to have been part of an important conversation on Closer Look with Rose Scott, discussing how we can meet the rising need for affordable, fresh food access in Atlanta in the face of federal cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

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