More Farmer’s Market Photos
At the beginning of the month, I posted pictures of our farmer’s market, but now that the produce is so different, I thought I’d share some updated photos.
Organic food
Recipe: Autumnal Vegan Ragout
I completely made this up yesterday for the winter squash shown below that I got at the Farmer’s Market, and we really liked it. It has a feel good taste that is just perfect for the season.
Garden Harvest Before First Freeze
It is going to freeze tonight for the first time this fall so we have brought in most of the remaining harvest from our garden.
Farmer’s Market Photos
But maybe more than anything, I love the people there, and the amazing opportunities for juxtaposing colors and shapes in effortlessly inspired composition.
Harvesting Tomatoes From Our Yard
We have been bringing in these beauties and mostly roasting them. The abundance is wonderful!
Are You Buying Fake Olive Oil or Real?
Suffice it to say it is a very corrupt business. Studies at the University of California state that 73% of the Extra Virgin Olive Oil on US shelves DID NOT MEET standards for genuine olive oil.
Plants in Our Cold Frame Survived SubZero Temperatures!
Today the snow finally melted enough to scrape off the top of the cold frame and peer inside, and to our surprise arugula, spinach, radishes and cabbages are blithely continuing to grow looking no worse for the lack of light and the record low temperatures!
Restaurant Recommendation: Good News Cafe
I’ve been here for lunch a few times in the past, and every time it was memorably terrific, so I chose this location for my birthday dinner. The three of us had a great time and our meals were remarkably delicious.
Friends and Food from the Holidays
Here are some of my other photos from the holidays, full of wonderful people and delicious food.
Gorgeous Gourds
Enjoy this seasonal cornucopia of variegated beauty from the pumpkin/squash/gourd (Cucurbia) family!
Recipe: Zucchini Agrodolce
Of all the copious of new zucchini recipes I tried with our summer’s bumper crop, I liked this one the best.
Recipe: Turnip Gratin
Ok, this is a bit decadent, but totally delicious, and better for you than scalloped potatoes.
Our Garden Produce September 2014
Our first proper produce garden was a smashing success.
We learned a lot, and here is what we would do differently next time:
Gleaning from New Pond Farm
We got invited this weekend to come New Pond Farm and pick some of their surplus before they rip out their garden for the season tomorrow.
The Farmer’s Market in Stonington
I love a farmer’s market anywhere, but it was fun to be at one in Maine off season with just the locals there.