Add some European flavor to your feast with Poseidon green olives . Grown on family farms in Greece , these salty snacks are an easy way to add elegance to your outing . The store ’ s shelves contain other exotic eats , like Russian-style dill pickles from Bulgaria , Croatian plum butter , and creamy spreadable cheese from Denmark . Or peel back the pop-tops of canned Lebanese hummus tahini and baba ghanoush to pair with crackers or chips . Your meal can become a grand charcuterie by adding some slices of Bulgarian sheep ’ s cheese and Italian salami , coppa , and prosciutto . Go ahead and leave your passport at home — It only takes a quick trip to this local market to bring a world of food to your Brazos Valley expedition .
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Cherries , peaches , and watermelon are summer ’ s bounty , so now ’ s the time to take advantage of the season ’ s finest fruit . They ’ re not only good — but good for you too ! — and easy to pack as well . Other healthful options that don ’ t involve preparation ( aside from rinsing ) are blueberries , grapes and strawberries , and toss a bag of baby carrots in your basket for good measure . Don ’ t overindulge , however , lest your tummy turns to trouble from too much of a good thing . There ’ s always tomorrow , remember , as this popular produce market is open seven days a week .
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What ’ s for dessert ? Lots to choose from ! Complete your picnic with a decadent treat , such as a personal-sized pecan pie made onsite from Texas pecans using a proprietary recipe . Want to go gluten-free ? Muriel ’ s GF Bakery makes individually wrapped brownies , sweet breads , and donuts , or opt for the gooey chocolate chip cookies that come in a package of four . Can ’ t decide ? You can ’ t go wrong if you get some of each ! IN insitebrazosvalley . com 11