my summer favorite

I am sure most of you would agree with me that one of the best features of summer is the fact that produce is tastier, more readily available and cheaper.  I was delighted to stop by Cub yesterday and find limes for $.88 per pound, peaches $1 per pound and cucumbers 2 for $1 (that last one maybe isn’t an amazing deal, but it is cheaper than usual).  In any case, one of my favorite things to make as of late has been Greek Salad…chop up a little tomato, red onion, cucumber and feta cheese, splash on some olive oil and pepper and indulge your taste buds in some serious satisfaction. Now, if you are like I was a few years ago, you may steer clear of this treat due to the feta cheese–I get it, not everyone is a fan.  Well, let me tell you about something that changed my world as it pertains to feta:  French feta.  It is just a little lighter and milder than the more robust Greek variety. And, even though I feel slightly traitorous for preferring it to its Greek cousin after my semester in Athens, I must say, it really is superb.  I have found it now at two imported food stores here in Minneapolis (shhh about that whole carbon footprint thing…).  One is Bill’s Imported Foods at Lake and Bryant and the other is the Holy Land on either Central Avenue or in the Midtown Market.  I’m sure other cities have their own import stores/delis that would carry it.  Believe me, if you have stayed away from feta in the past this may be exactly what the doctor ordered.  If you end up trying some, let me know what you think!