Thread: Today's Farmers Market Haul

Lin wrote:

> Red potatoes (of unknown variety -- but quite nice looking)

I'm hoping to use these in the recipe which was recently posted, where you
boil them for a while then slightly flatten them onto a cookie sheet,
sprinkle with herbs and salt, and bake until crackly.

I'm just not sure what to have *with* the potatoes.

Bob

Lin wrote:
> It had been a couple weeks (or more) since a serious FM visit. But,
> today it was a must go, as we needed eggs and my "Lamb Guy" had a leg
> of lamb waiting for me to pick up.
>
Lin, you seriously kill me with reports of being able to buy eggs and meat
at a farmer's market. I get slammed here all the time by saying I've never
seen such a thing. Truly, not everyone has a farmer's market that sells
these things. Sorry guys and gals! It's true, it doesn't happen
everywhere. No artesan breads, either! I'm glad you got a good haul; sure
sounds like it

Jill

"jmcquown" ha scritto nel messaggio
> Lin wrote:
>> It had been a couple weeks (or more) since a serious FM visit. But,
>> today it was a must go, as we needed eggs and my "Lamb Guy" had a leg>>
>> of lamb waiting for me to pick up.
>>
> Lin, you seriously kill me with reports of being able to buy eggs and meat
> > at a farmer's market. I get slammed here all the time by saying I've
> never > seen such a thing. Truly, not everyone has a farmer's market that
> sells these things. Sorry guys and gals! It's true, it doesn't happen
> everywhere. No artesan breads, either! I'm glad you got a good haul;
> sure sounds like it
>
> Jill

Different towns, different laws, different populations and different ideas
on what to buy. The famous Farmwoman's Market in Bethesda is under roof and
can sell baked goods and carry out, but the outside ones cannot. No
restrictions on eggs, but maybe in TN there isn't a market for them?
I can buy hen, turkey, duck and goose eggs as well as the birds on the hoof
at part of mine. I can buy chicks, ducklings and goslings, too, to rear at
home. Quail, partridge etc, yes indeed. I don't however, as they
immediately go behind the truck and murder them and that's too true to life
for me.
I can buy porchetta and raw sausages as well as artisanal cheese from
neighboring farms, but no baked goods at all.
In other areas there are big fish stalls and barrels full of grains and
legumes. I think those are places where supermarkets are not yet king.

Giusi wrote:
> "jmcquown" ha scritto nel messaggio
>> Lin wrote:
>>> It had been a couple weeks (or more) since a serious FM visit. But,
>>> today it was a must go, as we needed eggs and my "Lamb Guy" had a
>>> leg>> of lamb waiting for me to pick up.
>>>
>> Lin, you seriously kill me with reports of being able to buy eggs
>> and meat > at a farmer's market. I get slammed here all the time
>> by saying I've never > seen such a thing. Truly, not everyone has a
>> farmer's market that sells these things. Sorry guys and gals! It's
>> true, it doesn't happen everywhere. No artesan breads, either! I'm
>> glad you got a good haul; sure sounds like it
>>
>> Jill
>
> Different towns, different laws, different populations and different
> ideas on what to buy. The famous Farmwoman's Market in Bethesda is
> under roof and can sell baked goods and carry out, but the outside
> ones cannot. No restrictions on eggs, but maybe in TN there isn't a
> market for them?

Considering I haven't been in Tennessee this year (except for 3 weeks in
May)... the farmer's market here in Beaufort SC travels around day by day
every week from town to town. I didn't feel like chasing it down. But they
don't sell any such things either. And in both places they are only open
May to October so it's really a moot point, this being mid November. There
is something like a farm stand, except I can't really call it a farm stand
since it doesn't move. They mostly sell flowers. Right now marigolds are
the hot item. Plant them now, they come up again next fall. They do,
sometimes, have squashes and sweet potatoes, things like that.

> I can buy hen, turkey, duck and goose eggs as well as the birds on
> the hoof at part of mine. I can buy chicks, ducklings and goslings,
> too, to rear at home. Quail, partridge etc, yes indeed.

I'm happy for you! I'm simply pointing out not everyone can do this. No
offense intended to Lin at all, we aren't all as fortunate. I can't get
Chinese food delivered when I'm in Memphis, either. And no one seems to
believe that. The best I can do for food delivery is Papa John's pizza

Jill

On Sun, 16 Nov 2008 02:39:00 -0800, "Bob Terwilliger"
<virtualgoth@die_spammer.biz> wrote:

>Lin wrote:
>
>> Red potatoes (of unknown variety -- but quite nice looking)
>
>I'm hoping to use these in the recipe which was recently posted, where you
>boil them for a while then slightly flatten them onto a cookie sheet,
>sprinkle with herbs and salt, and bake until crackly.
>
>I'm just not sure what to have *with* the potatoes.
>
The lamb Lin mentioned would be a good start!


--
I never worry about diets. The only carrots that
interest me are the number of carats in a diamond.

Mae West

On Sun, 16 Nov 2008 05:51:37 -0500, "jmcquown" <[email protected]>
wrote:

>Lin, you seriously kill me with reports of being able to buy eggs and meat
>at a farmer's market. I get slammed here all the time by saying I've never
>seen such a thing. Truly, not everyone has a farmer's market that sells
>these things. Sorry guys and gals! It's true, it doesn't happen
>everywhere. No artesan breads, either! I'm glad you got a good haul; sure
>sounds like it

I can get eggs, fish, bread, comb honey, but no red meat that I know
of at the Alemany Market. In the City, Farmer's Markets are becoming
redundant. They certainly aren't inexpensive anymore, so that
component is long gone; and there are so many organic green grocers
now that it's just not something that entices me to get up at the
crack of dawn and go shopping.


--
I never worry about diets. The only carrots that
interest me are the number of carats in a diamond.

Mae West

"Lin" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:euydnXhV3v1qToLUnZ2dnUVZ_qTinZ2d@posted.sure[email protected] est...
> It had been a couple weeks (or more) since a serious FM visit. But, today
> it was a must go, as we needed eggs and my "Lamb Guy" had a leg of lamb
> waiting for me to pick up.
>
> PROTEINS:
> Eggs - 2 doz.
> Lamb: http://www.flyingmulefarm.com/home
>
> VEGGIES & SQUASHIES:
> Delicata Squash
> Butternut Squash
> Spaghetti Squash
> Leeks
> Cipollini Onions
> Green Beans (amazed because they look like early season!)
> Rose Finn fingerling potatoes (Amazing roasted!)
> Red potatoes (of unknown variety -- but quite nice looking)
>
> FOR THE FUNOFIT:
> Jalapeño Powder: http://twospicyladies.com/
<snip dog treats>
> Persimmons and pomegranates abound. I saw the first of the Satsuma
> Mandarins and the last of the grapes. It was a wonderful year for grapes.

My sister and BIL had a satuma tree in their backyard. The sweetest most
delectable Sats you can imagine. Since they no longer live in that house
.... no more satsumas :-( I meant to plant one last spring and will
definitely do so THIS spring <note to self: hey bonehead, remember to plant
a Satsuma mandarin tree in March!>

> With the change of season, this particular market has cut their hours back
> to only three on Saturdays, and others have closed for the year. Bob and I
> will probably have to rely more on the Sacramento FM -- the thing is HUGE.
> He also came across some new choices for brunch on the river if we go to
> the trouble of driving to Sac on a Sunday. TammyM --
> we hope you can join us!

Happily! You know how much I love the Sunday FM (that has a ... different
.... connotation in some circles....)! Haven't been in awhile, and you know
the reason.

> Tonight I baked a couple of the Delicata squash and did a quick braise of
> pork with a healthy dusting of the Jalapeño Powder, garlic, salt and
> pepper when I browned the meat. I also added some Paquinto (sp?) beans to
> the braise, all to be served over white rice. I also had a nice slice of a
> low-fat, low-sugar cheesecake pie (family recipe).

I'm curious to hear more about this jalapeno powder. You and I have a
similar palate, I think, and I would love to hear your evaluation. And
howzabout that cheesecake pie? Reviews from the peanut gallery?

>
> It was a simply gorgeous Saturday here. I hope everyone had a lovely day,
> wherever that day is!

And another promised today! We are so spoiled. I am looking forward to
some rainy Sundays - I just love cooking on rainy Sundays!

TammyM

jmcquown wrote:

> Lin, you seriously kill me with reports of being able to buy eggs and
> meat at a farmer's market. I get slammed here all the time by saying
> I've never seen such a thing. Truly, not everyone has a farmer's market
> that sells these things. Sorry guys and gals! It's true, it doesn't
> happen everywhere. No artesan breads, either! I'm glad you got a good
> haul; sure sounds like it

What? No artisan bread? That particular market I go to has TWO bakers!
You must really be out in the sticks! (Messin' with ya, sweetie!)

Besides the "Lamb Guy" there is a regular rancher with beef, pork and
occasionally his own lamb. There is also a fresh fish booth, but that
guy is a bit pricey.

--Lin

On Sun, 16 Nov 2008 10:42:14 -0800, Lin <[email protected]>
wrote:

>Besides the "Lamb Guy" there is a regular rancher with beef, pork and
>occasionally his own lamb. There is also a fresh fish booth, but that
>guy is a bit pricey.

Is your Lamb Guy in a permanent indoor booth like at the Ferry
Building or does he truck it in like he would at the Alemany Market?
Have you asked what other markets he sells at?


--
I never worry about diets. The only carrots that
interest me are the number of carats in a diamond.

Mae West

sf wrote:

> Is your Lamb Guy in a permanent indoor booth like at the Ferry
> Building or does he truck it in like he would at the Alemany Market?
> Have you asked what other markets he sells at?

Naw. He just brings a cooler in his truck and pitches the canopy. The
Auburn Market is held in the parking lot that is adjacent to the old
courthouse and a pretty little park with a creek. No permanent
structures. He also is at our town market, but that one will be closing
pretty soon. The vendors are already taking off for the season and it's
getting smaller and smaller. Our favorite butcher in Roseville processes
his meat, so they carry it as well. We just like Dan and enjoy dealing
with him one-on-one.

While the lamb I got this weekend would go wonderfully with those red
potatoes Bob wants to smoosh, we have holiday plans for it. I'll
probably just do something with poultry. He's doing a bit of OT this
week, so cooking falls to me for the better part of it.

--Lin

TammyM wrote:

> My sister and BIL had a satuma tree in their backyard. The sweetest most
> delectable Sats you can imagine. Since they no longer live in that house
> ... no more satsumas :-( I meant to plant one last spring and will
> definitely do so THIS spring <note to self: hey bonehead, remember to plant
> a Satsuma mandarin tree in March!>

I'm curious as to how well my little Kaffir Lime tree will weather this
season. I got it in April while visiting San Diego. Bought it for the
leaves as the fruit isn't edible (from what I know).

> I'm curious to hear more about this jalapeno powder. You and I have a
> similar palate, I think, and I would love to hear your evaluation. And
> howzabout that cheesecake pie? Reviews from the peanut gallery?

I really liked the jalapeno powder. I'm not one for blistering powders,
but this one is different. I barely grazed the top of the shaker with my
finger and put it on the tip of my tongue. WOWZERS! Almost electric.
I've been using a lot more chile-type seasonings in my cooking since Bob
loves it so. I'd be happy to get a jar for you and and give it to you
when we next meet. Bob's vacation starts at the end of the week, so we
will be doing the Auburn market again.

Now the Cheesecake Pie. It turned out really well. Bob loved it. I sent
an extra slice to work with him so the co-worker could try it.
Apparently it got rave reviews. I'll post the recipe and all the notes
in a separate post.

>> It was a simply gorgeous Saturday here. I hope everyone had a lovely day,
>> wherever that day is!

I woke up with another headache (yes, I did go get that scan done as
requested by the doctor on Friday). I treated this one like it was a
sinus headache, which meant medicine, so I stayed down for a few more
hours. Running around with medicine-head now. I used the coffee scoop to
almost put splenda in the coffee filter basket (now there are coffee
grounds in my splenda canister). Tried grabbing the OJ instead of my
fat-free creamer, too. I'm not running on all cylinders this morning.

> And another promised today! We are so spoiled. I am looking forward to
> some rainy Sundays - I just love cooking on rainy Sundays!

Same here. Except when the rains come they sure stay a long time. I feel
like we are in Seattle sometimes. I need the sunshine.

--Lin

In article <gfpnif$78s$[email protected]>,
"TammyM" <[email protected]> wrote:


> Happily! You know how much I love the Sunday FM

Yah, whatever happened to Ranee?

--
Dan Abel
Petaluma, California USA
[email protected]

On Sun, 16 Nov 2008 11:51:51 -0800, Lin <[email protected]>
wrote:

>I woke up with another headache (yes, I did go get that scan done as
>requested by the doctor on Friday). I treated this one like it was a
>sinus headache, which meant medicine, so I stayed down for a few more
>hours. Running around with medicine-head now

I hope everything turns out for the best, Lin.


--
I never worry about diets. The only carrots that
interest me are the number of carats in a diamond.

Mae West

sf wrote:

> I hope everything turns out for the best, Lin.

Thanks. I'm really not expecting anything bad. He thinks I've had some
very deep and long running sinus infection that has been resistant to
antibiotics we've tried. He just wanted to see if there was additional
gunk in my head (besides my gunky brains!)

It's all good.

--Lin

On Sun, 16 Nov 2008 11:51:51 -0800, Lin <[email protected]>
wrote:


>
>I'm curious as to how well my little Kaffir Lime tree will weather this
>season. I got it in April while visiting San Diego. Bought it for the
>leaves as the fruit isn't edible (from what I know).
I think it is edible. The local Asian market is selling Keffir limes
as well as the leaves, the past few weeks. I would think they would
know.

Christine

On Sun, 16 Nov 2008 13:19:31 -0800, Lin <[email protected]>
wrote:

>Thanks. I'm really not expecting anything bad. He thinks I've had some
>very deep and long running sinus infection that has been resistant to
>antibiotics we've tried. He just wanted to see if there was additional
>gunk in my head (besides my gunky brains!)

That's most likely the case. Hopefully the sinuses behind your eyes
are not impacted. Good Luck!


--
I never worry about diets. The only carrots that
interest me are the number of carats in a diamond.

Mae West

On Sun, 16 Nov 2008 14:28:27 -0700, Christine Dabney
<[email protected]> wrote:

>On Sun, 16 Nov 2008 11:51:51 -0800, Lin <[email protected]>
>wrote:
>
>
>>
>>I'm curious as to how well my little Kaffir Lime tree will weather this
>>season. I got it in April while visiting San Diego. Bought it for the
>>leaves as the fruit isn't edible (from what I know).
>I think it is edible. The local Asian market is selling Keffir limes
>as well as the leaves, the past few weeks. I would think they would
>know.
>
Lin should visit alt.binaries.food and ask. There's a wonderful
regular named Nick who has a prolific kaffir lime (or two).


--
I never worry about diets. The only carrots that
interest me are the number of carats in a diamond.

Mae West

"Lin" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected] est...
> TammyM wrote:
>
>> My sister and BIL had a satuma tree in their backyard. The sweetest most
>> delectable Sats you can imagine. Since they no longer live in that house
>> ... no more satsumas :-( I meant to plant one last spring and will
>> definitely do so THIS spring <note to self: hey bonehead, remember to
>> plant a Satsuma mandarin tree in March!>
>
> I'm curious as to how well my little Kaffir Lime tree will weather this
> season. I got it in April while visiting San Diego. Bought it for the
> leaves as the fruit isn't edible (from what I know).

I have a Meyer lemon, Persian lime and a mandarin orange tree. All do
perfectly in this climate. In fact, my cup runneth over, so if you want
some of the bounty, let me know and when we head up the hill, I'll have some
for ya. All except the oranges, it's the firsst year and there are so few
of them.

TammyM, still making plans to plant that Satuma tree come Spring

TammyM wrote:

> I have a Meyer lemon, Persian lime and a mandarin orange tree. All do
> perfectly in this climate. In fact, my cup runneth over, so if you want
> some of the bounty, let me know and when we head up the hill, I'll have some
> for ya. All except the oranges, it's the firsst year and there are so few
> of them.

Hellah Yeah!!!! We love Meyer lemons. I don't think I have tried a
Persian lime before ... THANKY, MA'AM!

--Lin