our peas are flowering.
this week we had more to offer at farmers market. in addition to spinach and radishes, we brought baby pac choi, arugula, kale and hakurei turnips. it was a great turnout for such a hot day. we had some returning customers. it feels good that we are already starting to connect with some regular customers in just 3 weeks.
we are doing well selling plant starts at the market. there are many home gardeners looking for peppers, tomatoes and herbs. some customers know exactly what they want by asking for specific varieties. i have been keeping a list of these customer requests. this will give me ideas fpr plants to offer next year. the most interesting discovery i have made is that many people want to buy hot pepper plants for their gardens. at past markets, we always have a hard time selling hot peppers.
finally,we have an abundance of delicous, fresh greens to eat from the farm. i have been eating spinach in omelettes, sandwiches, stir fries and raw. and kale too. tonight we made kale quesadillas for dinner. pretty simple... whole wheat wrap, onion, lots of kale and some cheddar chese.
the other day in the car, i tuned in to vermont public radio at the perfect moment. it was a story on the best 10 cookbooks for the summer (i added the link for this story so you can read more about them). it has been awhile since i bought a cookbook, but this story inspired me. i bought 3 of the 10 listed. fish without a doubt for spencer as a father's day gift, screen doors and sweet tea for my sister in law, emily's birthday, and summer gatherings because i just couldn't resist. i think cookbooks make great gifts! and i love cooking magazines. i subscribe to eating well magazine that is published in charlotte, vt. i got my sister a subscription to rachel ray for her birthday. and lately, i am intrigued by cooks illustrated. lately, my friend danielle has made some incredible treats from this magazine... scones and blueberry pie.
we are doing well selling plant starts at the market. there are many home gardeners looking for peppers, tomatoes and herbs. some customers know exactly what they want by asking for specific varieties. i have been keeping a list of these customer requests. this will give me ideas fpr plants to offer next year. the most interesting discovery i have made is that many people want to buy hot pepper plants for their gardens. at past markets, we always have a hard time selling hot peppers.
finally,we have an abundance of delicous, fresh greens to eat from the farm. i have been eating spinach in omelettes, sandwiches, stir fries and raw. and kale too. tonight we made kale quesadillas for dinner. pretty simple... whole wheat wrap, onion, lots of kale and some cheddar chese.
the other day in the car, i tuned in to vermont public radio at the perfect moment. it was a story on the best 10 cookbooks for the summer (i added the link for this story so you can read more about them). it has been awhile since i bought a cookbook, but this story inspired me. i bought 3 of the 10 listed. fish without a doubt for spencer as a father's day gift, screen doors and sweet tea for my sister in law, emily's birthday, and summer gatherings because i just couldn't resist. i think cookbooks make great gifts! and i love cooking magazines. i subscribe to eating well magazine that is published in charlotte, vt. i got my sister a subscription to rachel ray for her birthday. and lately, i am intrigued by cooks illustrated. lately, my friend danielle has made some incredible treats from this magazine... scones and blueberry pie.
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