Market Fresh: Fresh from the vine — it’s muscadine time
My Terry can spot a wild muscadine or scuppernong from a mile away.
Ripe off the vine, or in a recipe, the South’s muscadine can shine
As hot Southern summers wane into late August and September, young watchers who have patiently monitored vines at Palmer Home in Columbus finally hear the pronouncement: “Muscadines are ready!” And like other fans of the big grape, they fill up their shirttails with the sweet and tart fruit, to enjoy fresh off the vine.