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I do love the weekly ritual of market season. It was a quick trip today, because I’m teaching a library class this afternoon. But there were so many pretties, including these near-to-bursting peony buds.
Carrots and sweet Walla Walla onions were all over the place this week. I got some carrots to roast, which is something I’ve been wanting to try for a while. Should have grabbed the onions, too. Oh, well.
Such pretty, multicolored potatoes! And what are those in the background? Right, my new obsession: favas.
We lucked upon some artichokes, too. I love the idea of artichokes being a tough, leathery kind of thistle, harboring that tender, yummy stuff at their core.
This week’s haul is so pretty! The strawberries are Bon Tons, which have a slightly more tart, acidic flavor than last week’s Jefferson Reds. And I can’t wait to cook those purple potatoes.
Since we’re on week three of fava-gobbling, I’ll link to a few good recipes I’ve found for them: Emeril’s Fettucine with Favas and Pancetta, Seasonal Chef’s Pasta with Fava Bean Sauce, and Ricotta and Fava Bean Bruschetta on Epicurious.
That is some gooood lookin produce!
That is some gooood lookin produce!
Hey! I missed seeing you! It was so busy, I barely stopped. I recognize some of that veg though!
Hey! I missed seeing you! It was so busy, I barely stopped. I recognize some of that veg though!
Ooh, I totally can’t wait until the farmers markets open up around here! Love the peonies.
Ooh, I totally can’t wait until the farmers markets open up around here! Love the peonies.
Love that wall-o-carrots! Great shot.
Love that wall-o-carrots! Great shot.
I love pictures of vegetables, and these are some truly awesome shots – I agree with Kalina that the wall-o-carrots shot is a keeper! The Montavilla farmers market opens tomorrow, and even though I have a fridge full of produce, I think I may have to go down there with the camera . . .
I love pictures of vegetables, and these are some truly awesome shots – I agree with Kalina that the wall-o-carrots shot is a keeper! The Montavilla farmers market opens tomorrow, and even though I have a fridge full of produce, I think I may have to go down there with the camera . . .