Feb 20
Today, once again, I learned the value of arriving early to the farmers’ market. Instead of waking up at 7, going to the thrift shop and my local food co-op, and being at the market when it opened at 10, I decided to sleep in and didn’t make it out of the house until 11. By the time I got down there both Fickle Creek and Ever Laughter were out of eggs, there was no spinach in sight, and worst of all, The Farm Fairy had sold out of bialys!!!
Luckily I was able to console myself with some carrots from Roberson Creek Farm, chicken livers from Fickle Creek, bratwurst from Ever Laughter (its delicious!!!), and finally some eggs and breakfast sausages from Coon Rock. As treat (or more to console myself) I bought two small bundts (lemon & chocolate) from the South Estes Farmers’ Market’s newest vendor, Big Bundts.
So remember – get to your local market early!
Feb 22
I’m so jealous that you have so much goodness at your market. Granted, I’m blessed with a year-round growing season, but we have no poultry at our market. Bison and fish. That’s it. I believe Santa Monica has some dead birds, but OY, that market is a huge, expensive nightmare in the middle of the day during the week.
Why can’t I just live down the road from Polyface Farms?
Feb 22
I think we ALL wish we could live down the road from Polyface. We actually watched a video about Polyface and Joel in class a few weeks ago and it was fascinating, although every farm chore mysteriously takes “just a couple minutes”! (Also, his son is gorgeous.)