Topping the list of my favorite things: Farmer's Markets. I am very fortunate to have the Green Market in Union Square (the grand-daddy of all organic markets) a few blocks from me. I went there this morning eyes wide, like a kid in a candy store, wandering up and down the stalls drooling over all my options...exotic produce, local cheeses, homemade bread, organic meats and fish, flowers and herbs. The problem is that I never bring enough cash to support my habit!I do as much of my shopping as I can at farmers markets because there is no comparison in taste and quality and because I get such a kick out of talking to the farmers themselves--the people that grow, harvest and make their livelihood off fresh, whole foods. I love knowing where and how the produce is grown, and probing farmers about the best way to store and prepare their prize picks of the season. This is the one place I find dirt under fingernails acceptable (sexy, even).
Each trip is a learning experience for me too--Who knew that chives originated from a flower?
Or that horseradish is a long skinny root? Black walnuts? Breakfast radishes?I make it a point to pick up one new thing I've never tried before as it inspires me to try new dishes. So, what's in season now?
- Persian Cucumbers
- Asparagus
- Spinach
- Rubarb
- Pea Shoots
- Radishes
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