last Farmer’s Market of year
Just this morning, I got a phonecall from the place from which I buy bulbs and perennials. They said that they had shipped the product yesterday at noon. Of course I thanked them, and then figured I’d get bulbs by… Monday. But wow, I passed the freight truck in the driveway here, after Farmer’s Market! Seems like there really IS “overnight freight” for our Valley at least SOME of the time! So I’ll have my Fall Bulb & Perennial Sale next weekend.
I’ve had a great “last day of the season” farmer’s market. It was very grey and windy, and felt like SNOW. But I sold all the spanakopita and cheesecake, beans and peas that I took, and a bunch of jam & jelly.
A bunch of women belonging to the “Red Hat Society” arrived on the train today at Farmer’s Market time, and I handed out peacock feathers free, as these ladies tuck feathers in their hat bands or jackets, and generally enjoy a certain garishness in their apparel and demeanor. As near as I can tell, these are gals of at least 50 who wear purple clothing and red hats -sometimes-, celebrating a certain AGE and joie de vivre. Anyone can “join” and it has become a global club. These women seemed like a fun bunch, and I’m not sure I feel I need to join, at least not yet, but I’ll wear purple (and red hat) if I WANT to!
Last night Zev, Sharon, Benoit, Andy and Nick were here for dinner. I made something that I referred to as “African Turkey”, which I think I told you about. The recipe called for OSTRICH THIGH, but I used a large skinless turkey breast, and marinated it in the spice mixture (ginger, garlic, pepper paste, lime) and then grilled it “whole” on the barbeque. It was delicious, served with couscous, a vegetable casserole topped with “Rosie’s Cheese”, red cabbage slaw, and spicy green beans. That was after the hummous and pita bread, and BEFORE the Mango/Cointreau cheesecake. We were all QUITE full, and groaning.
I must go process some food now: I bought 3 pounds of hot peppers from someone who had ordered a half case but has tired of dealing with them. I’m going to freeze the rest of our onions from the garden, and still have beans and peas to freeze over the next few days.
Take care, dear reader. ~ Ann
