Farmers market, of course!

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Scrumptious, what else can I say about Saturday's haul from the FM?  I was evidently hungry! First stop was the beautiful basil, I bought two bunches. I know I won't actually eat all of it, but it makes the kitchen smell so good that I decided to look at it like flowers.  Bunch of purple and bunch of green. Yum.

Next peaches. I had two today. They are so good, a little granola on top, maybe a little vanilla ice cream. Tomorrow-more tomato peach salad.

These are the first apples of the season. Jonathan and Gala. See the peaches, too?

On to green beans which were in the potato salad last night. One of my favorite summer dishes-green bean potato salad with shallots, basil, olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. So very good.

I picked up 12 ears of corn-most will be cut off and go in the freezer for later use in soups and stews. We had a mix of corn, peppers, green beans for dinner tonight along with Mother's Sticky Chicken and sautéed romaine with mustard dressing.

I see some grilled squash in my future and this looks perfect!

I was intrigued by white watermelon and it didn't disappoint. Super sweet, not sure I would want it every  time, though, it's really just like sugar! The white flesh with the black seeds was beautiful!

Red potatoes! Of course for the potato salad, forgot about them, and a few Cherokee Purple tomatoes for the above mentioned salad.

No blackberries this week so Jim went with raspberries.  Oh, no omelet either- I was on a schedule so I could meet friends to go see the movie The Help, so breakfast was at Fleur de Lis Cafe, which I think took as long as the omelet line would have-note to self**

Okra-this time the other variety (not Star of David), hum-maybe Milsap White? I'll ask next week. It is an heirloom variety.

Now for flowers- yay for the tuberose which makes the house smell wonderful all week. I went with the darker sunflower this week. Not to wish my life away, but I am looking forward to fall.

And that about covers this week's market adventure. Missed having Amy here, though.

Farmers market 8/13

This week was a special farmers market because Amy was here to enjoy it, too!  We headed out on our usual trek with a stop at Day's for coffee and then off to Kizito to pick up ginger muffins- a special request that they went to a lot of trouble to honor.
Then it was on to the market. Yum-tomatoes, including my favorite Cherokee Purple, okra (Star of David variety), peaches for peach and tomato salad, corn, chicken, of course, flowers, cheese, hot pepper butter, the same I slather on my omelet every week- sweet, hot, spicy-delicious! Oh, yes, and blackberries. Already made (and have eaten) the peach and tomato salad.  Easy peasy. Peel and seed tomatoes, peel peaches, course chop both place in bowl. Chop up fresh basil add to fruit and splash a little balsamic vinegar and olive oil, salt and pepper and crumble a little soft goat cheese. It is soooo good.

The goods

Kizito yumminess

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Another fabulous week of goodness. Jim made brown rice, okra and bacon casserole, barbecue chicken, and I added the peach and tomato salad for dinner last night. Left overs were lunch today. I love good eating.

Flour Sack Towels

This is the project Richey and I worked on. I LOVE these and am inspired to do more and open an etsy shop!  (Thanks, Richey!)They are soft and cute, cute, cute! I got the idea to subtract some of the image and add personalization of name and address. Just a hint of color. I'm a big black and white lover. While I'll probably do some color image transfers, I really love black and white best. The right one has the street address which I blurred to protect privacy. I did some for Jim for his birthday. Watch out-a set of flour sack towels could be headed to your home soon!

The thought crossed my mind that people might not like an old address on them, but then again, how fun to look back at where you lived different years if you are a frequent mover.

Oh, the possibilities! I love possibilities!

No market today but fun none the less!

Paperweight and gift bag

Cute plate favor bags

I'm visiting my sister in Georgia this weekend. We have been crafting together. I customized some kitchen towels for a friend who just moved into a house. Actually, I picked out the designs and told her what to do to them and she printed them, cut them and I'll iron them!
Richey has an etsy store, by Richner, and makes cute muslin bags, magnets and paperweights that are perfect for gifts and favors.
She also made me this great pillow cover, tea towel and lovely bag of goodies! I got the bag with the quote earlier.
Off to iron!

Bag of goodies

cute tote I got earlier

pillow cover 12x12

kitchen towel

Fun project

I decided that the cedar chest I had been using for a coffee table was too big and bulky.  I wanted something with legs but nothing ordinary. Looking around on the internet I found some furniture made with luggage! Perfect!  I had this trunk that I got at Goodwill several years ago.  It needed a wood bottom to support the screws for the legs, legs and the hardware for them, some stain and polyurethane. I had the stain and poly so a trip to Lowe's for the rest and 30 bucks later here is the "new" coffee table! I love it and it makes the room appear so much larger. I like that my feet fit under it and it still holds almost all of the vhs movies I had stored in the chest.

The trunk

The stuff

The new table

A closer view!

Farmers market 7/30 and the winner is.....

Congratulations to Anne A-winner of the rubber stamp set and whatever ends up in the envelope with it!

Anonymous said...

Hi Beth, no way wouuld you get such good deals at the Farmers Market on the west coast. It's been a long time since we exchanged ATCs. I Need new rubber. Too bad you didn't join us in the Ampersand rolodex swap. Suzanne came up with a good one: Black & White & Re(a)d all over. Pick me, pick me. XXX. Anne A.

11:12 AM 

Thanks to all who commented on my 400th post.
I hope you enjoy using the stamps, Anne!

Now, on to the 401st and the haul from the farmers market and a bit about dinner at a new restaurant.

Today's haul!

It was a great day to go to the market. The overcast skies were inviting and provided a reprieve from the sweltering heat of late.  We needed lots of items. First stop was for heirloom tomatoes! I got a variety today-Mr. Stripey, Cherokee Purple and a pink German one. Bruscetta tonight or tomorrow night. Yum.

Ok, my blogspot isn't letting me do what I want so, inserted is a commercial for Harvest, a relatively new restaurant located downtown. It is "farm to fork" and so yummy!  Our omelet guys started it and it is getting rave reviews. Jim and I went with my sister, her friend, Jon, and Mom this week. I love the decor, the tables which are big hunks of wood, and the pictures on the wall- big photos of the farmers! There is also a map of the area on which the farms are marked and photos of the farmers. I look forward to a lot of good meals there.

Mom and Mary Ann

Mary Ann's pork, grits and carrots

My fried chicken and spoon bread 

I have been craving green bean potato salad so that is on Mr. Jim's menu tonight along with bison burgers. Our chicken guy will be away from the market next weekend so a whole chicken was needed. I also got a dozen jumbo eggs and am making egg muffins today for the week.

These jumbo eggs are beautiful!

Had to go back to these!

Green beans and red potatoes

bruschetta makings

I'm still captivated with the texture of these

for the carnivores

blackberries



The blackberries were wonderful last week along with the peaches in a crisp so I think a small one will be whipped up tomorrow. Jim doesn't eat sweets much so it will be all mine!

I went back to sunflowers this week and that had a bunch of them! I may get the pretty brown petaled ones next time. Cabbage, cucumbers (I love cucumber sandwiches!) and a box of little pears round out this weeks selections. I had an omelet, of course, prepared by Brent who is home from doing his Masters degree and getting ready to go back to teaching.

picked at 9 last night

white peaches

The corn was picked 12 hours prior to our purchase. Doesn't get much fresher than that unless you grow it yourself!

Pears!

Hope you have a fabulous weekend!