Farmers Markets

Dann and I make up a lot of little songs.  So here's one for Baby Bok Choy.  Baby Bok Choy, and I don't care, Baby Bok Choy, and I don't Care...to the tune of Jimmy Crack Corn.  I'm not really sure where these diddies come from, but we've got to look a little odd as we sing them and dance around the kitchen while cooking.

All sorts of diddies were floating through my head as I strolled the East Aurora Farmer's Market this morning on opening day.  First I see lettuce and tomato plants that make my indoor greenhouse attempt look like I started 4 months after the professionals (ok...I might have...), but then I see bok choy on a table and that's when the smile starts getting big.  Next to the bok choy are leeks, 2 new favorites in our house.  Following the stand with the leeks is a stand with...hold on....let me build up the suspense here....just wait...my face can not contain the smile it is so big...Ta-Da!

Asparagus.  That there friends is a picture of EA Farmers Market Fresh Asparagus purchased at the market around 7:30 this morning!  I also purchased onions, green onions and spinach.  I have so many recipe ideas floating in my head at the moment I can hardly contain myself! But honestly, this first bunch of tender asparagus I just want to eat plain, to enjoy it just as it is, as God gave it to the farmer and the farmer sold to me, no heat, no steam, no oil, no salt. 

And if you haven't met Jerry Miller yet of Miller Farms in Elma, you need to, but more importantly you need to meet his granddaughter Grace.  She was in charge of selling the vegetables and eggs and helping cash patrons out on the greenhouse plants as well.  What a little saleswoman!  I'm not good with guessing ages, but if I had to I'd put her in the middle school genre.  With each sale it was "And how many _____ (leeks, bok choy) would you like?" followed by "Would you like a dozen eggs with that?"

If you are not sure where farmers markets are in your area please check out Local Harvest to find one near you, or ask around.  Nothing beats the joy of shopping for your meats and vegetables from the farmers that take care of the animals and fields.  Get to know them, and their grandchildren, and support your local economy!