Farmer’s Market Finds

One of the best things about the Farmer’s Market is experimenting with new foods. Admittedly, the market has been thin this year due to a rough winter, but there’s still July and August produce roll-outs. Market secret: bring cash for certain discounts.

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Purslane: Purslane had its fine-dining moment some years ago. Since it was available at the market, I decided to give it a try this time around. I’ll be using yet another cookin’ Jamie’s recipe: Jamie Oliver’s Purslane Pesto. We’ll post how it goes.

Spring Garlic: While it resembles spring onion—which I use a lot—it needs a bit more work. Internet directions said to simply chop it. Not so. It has an outer husk that needed to be removed. One of the garlic bulbs had already developed into cloves, so I had to treat it like regular garlic. That’s real prep for you. Next time, check for cloves, check for husk. 

The taste of spring onion adds a new dimension to what you’re cooking—subtler, fresher, more mild and more wild.

Colored Cauliflower: This golden colored cauliflower is aesthetically pleasing in its beta-carotene glory. That’s why I bought it. How superficial of me.  Ain’t I awful? Ain’t I swell? More practically, its flat surface area makes it ideal for grilling or broiling. But I’m making an Italian-leaning cauliflower gratin due to ingredients available in the house.

Wash the produce carefully. The bug or two that you find? Don’t trip out. It’s probably a good luck sign. If you want a natural tool that makes cleaning market produce easier, this OXO Good Grips Vegetable Brush is a sturdy, non-slip option. OXO products in general are a kitchen favorite. 

The OXO Good Grips Vegetable Brush 33781:  https://amzn.to/4a5FBU8

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