"Lin" > wrote in message
est...
> It had been a couple weeks (or more) since a serious FM visit. But, today
> it was a must go, as we needed eggs and my "Lamb Guy" had a leg of lamb
> waiting for me to pick up.
>
> PROTEINS:
> Eggs - 2 doz.
> Lamb: http://www.flyingmulefarm.com/home
>
> VEGGIES & SQUASHIES:
> Delicata Squash
> Butternut Squash
> Spaghetti Squash
> Leeks
> Cipollini Onions
> Green Beans (amazed because they look like early season!)
> Rose Finn fingerling potatoes (Amazing roasted!)
> Red potatoes (of unknown variety -- but quite nice looking)
>
> FOR THE FUNOFIT:
> Jalapeņo Powder: http://twospicyladies.com/
<snip dog treats>
> Persimmons and pomegranates abound. I saw the first of the Satsuma
> Mandarins and the last of the grapes. It was a wonderful year for grapes.
My sister and BIL had a satuma tree in their backyard. The sweetest most
delectable Sats you can imagine. Since they no longer live in that house
.... no more satsumas :-( I meant to plant one last spring and will
definitely do so THIS spring <note to self: hey bonehead, remember to plant
a Satsuma mandarin tree in March!>
> With the change of season, this particular market has cut their hours back
> to only three on Saturdays, and others have closed for the year. Bob and I
> will probably have to rely more on the Sacramento FM -- the thing is HUGE.
> He also came across some new choices for brunch on the river if we go to
> the trouble of driving to Sac on a Sunday. TammyM --
> we hope you can join us!
Happily! You know how much I love the Sunday FM (that has a ... different
.... connotation in some circles....)! Haven't been in awhile, and you know
the reason.
> Tonight I baked a couple of the Delicata squash and did a quick braise of
> pork with a healthy dusting of the Jalapeņo Powder, garlic, salt and
> pepper when I browned the meat. I also added some Paquinto (sp?) beans to
> the braise, all to be served over white rice. I also had a nice slice of a
> low-fat, low-sugar cheesecake pie (family recipe).
I'm curious to hear more about this jalapeno powder. You and I have a
similar palate, I think, and I would love to hear your evaluation. And
howzabout that cheesecake pie? Reviews from the peanut gallery?
>
> It was a simply gorgeous Saturday here. I hope everyone had a lovely day,
> wherever that day is!
And another promised today! We are so spoiled. I am looking forward to
some rainy Sundays - I just love cooking on rainy Sundays!
TammyM