Miner's Lettuce
Sometimes I’m less excited to go to the farmers market in the rain, but after spending last week in Austin consuming nothing but meat and alcohol I was ecstatic to get back to the market today, even if it meant getting a little wet.
Rainbow Umbrella
Luckily my efforts did not go unrewarded. To my astonishment I found stunningly beautiful, deep red heirloom tomatoes today. Tomatoes! I was floored and can’t wait to find out if they taste as good as they look.
First Heirloom Tomatoes
Also remarkable was the appearance of strawberries. Granted they weren’t as pretty as I know they will be next month, but it’s always wonderful to see a splash of color on an otherwise gray and gloomy day.
First Strawberries
I had a blast at the farmers market this weekend, stocking up on asparagus, kale, collards, spring onions, and adorable little carrots.
Thumbalina Carrots
Green Garlic Bunches
I also found some more rare spring delicacies, like miner’s lettuce and fiddlehead ferns.
Fiddlehead Ferns
And don’t forget to get the best of this amazing citrus season while you have the chance.
Whole Blood Oranges
Happy spring everyone!
Today’s purchases ($38):
- Lacinato kale (Capay Organics)
- Collard greens (Capay Organics)
- Fennel bulbs (Capay Organics)
- Broccolini (Allstar Organics)
- Thumbalina carrots (Allstar Organics)
- Asparagus (Zuckerman’s Farm)
- Heirloom tomatoes (Bruins Farms)
- Meyer lemon (Hamada Farms)
- Navel oranges (Hamada Farms)
- Tangelo (Hamada Farms)
- Green shallots (Dirty Girl Produce)
- Italian parsley (Chue’s Farm)
- Cilantro (Chue’s Farm)
- Scallions (Chue’s Farm)
- Avocados (Brokaw Nursery)
