Melba's Jammin' > wrote:

> I look for the vegetables my mom grew when I was a kid: new potatoes,
> green beans, tomatoes, sweet corn, radishes, cukes -- ordinary stuff.

There is an extremely conspicuous omission in the above list.

Bubba

In article >,
(Victor Sack) wrote:

> Melba's Jammin' > wrote:
>
> > I look for the vegetables my mom grew when I was a kid: new potatoes,
> > green beans, tomatoes, sweet corn, radishes, cukes -- ordinary stuff.
>
> There is an extremely conspicuous omission in the above list.
>
> Bubba


Heh! I saw them and made the sign of the cross, Bubba.
--
-Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
http://www.jamlady.eboard.com
http:/http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/amytaylor/

Skyhooks wrote:
> More than likely, nearly everyone on RFC has access to a local farmers'
> market where they can shop for seasonal items. What is your favorite
> item(s) from a farmers' market and what draws you there?
>
> I always look forward to the local sweet corn coming in. The corn is
> always picked the evening before, so it can't really get fresher than
> that (unless one has their very own corn field <g>). The vendor brings
> a large farm truck with its flat-bed full of green corn on the cobs and
> parks it at the Market. Customers then select the ears of corn they
> want straight from the truck. The cost is usually around $1 per 6 ears
> of corn. Don't know the current price yet for this season.

We have a couple local farms where they sell the corn from a roadside
stand right next to the corn field. The tractor and cart that just came
in from the field are parked behind the stand and they bag it directly
off the cart.

>
> In addition to corn, I like the fresh fruits like strawberries, peaches,
> and raspberries. There's also a vendor for local honey, so I buy a bit
> from him every year. And one lady vendor at the market makes wonderful
> apples pies, luckily the small ones too
>
> One reason I like shopping at local farmers' market is because I like to
> support local and regional businesses, especially the small family
> businesses. Plus, it's nice to know the true source of the foods,
> whether produce, dairy, meat, and other merchandise.

Agree

>
> Another fun feature is the entertainment factor. There are always a few
> musicians who play during Market hours. Some of them are school kids
> practicing and trying to make a buck at the same time, where others are
> more full of character (think Dick Van Dyke's character in Marry
> Poppins). Anything from classical to blue grass to funky.
>
> Not to mention, there's usually some group or another affiliated with
> some political or non-political movement requesting signatures for
> petitions. Other various non-profit and profit organzations have
> information 'canopies' where brochures and mailing lists are available.
>
> Farmers' Markets are always fun. Visiting them is often a good way to
> learn information about local goings-on.
>
> Sky, who's off to the Market <g>

Victor Sack wrote:
> Melba's Jammin' > wrote:
>
>> I look for the vegetables my mom grew when I was a kid: new potatoes,
>> green beans, tomatoes, sweet corn, radishes, cukes -- ordinary stuff.
>
> There is an extremely conspicuous omission in the above list.
>
> Bubba



I noticed she didn't mention peas or squash....
;-)

gloria p

Puester > wrote in news:rvmdi.180841$p47.175529
@bgtnsc04-news.ops.worldnet.att.net:

> Victor Sack wrote:
>> Melba's Jammin' > wrote:
>>
>>> I look for the vegetables my mom grew when I was a kid: new potatoes,
>>> green beans, tomatoes, sweet corn, radishes, cukes -- ordinary stuff.
>>
>> There is an extremely conspicuous omission in the above list.
>>
>> Bubba
>
>
>
> I noticed she didn't mention peas or squash....
> ;-)
>
> gloria p
>

Beets! Beets! I say Beets are missing....for somebody from an eastern
European culture where beets play a big part...that's a shocking
omission.

--

The house of the burning beet-Alan

It'll be a sunny day in August, when the Moon will shine that night-
Elbonian Folklore

In article >,
"Default User" > wrote:

> Emma Thackery wrote:
>
> > I don't know what it is about St. Louis but the demand for quality,
> > locally grown produce and organic type foods seems quite limited.
> > It's very perplexing.
>
> Not too long ago, there used to be largish produce farm near me in
> North County. They had a farmstand which featured their products. They
> had great tomatoes, and grew peaches and apples as well. They had the
> last commercial apple orchard in St. Louis county.
>
> Alas and alack, they couldn't turn down the money from housing
> developers and sold the land to put up houses.


I am so sad to hear they are gone! Looks like Rombach's out by Spirit
is soon to be gone as well.

Emma
--
"When fascism comes to America it will be wrapped in the flag and
carrying a cross." Sinclair Lewis

Emma Thackery wrote:

> In article >,
> "Default User" > wrote:

> > Not too long ago, there used to be largish produce farm near me in
> > North County. They had a farmstand which featured their products.
> > They had great tomatoes, and grew peaches and apples as well. They
> > had the last commercial apple orchard in St. Louis county.
> >
> > Alas and alack, they couldn't turn down the money from housing
> > developers and sold the land to put up houses.
>
>
> I am so sad to hear they are gone! Looks like Rombach's out by
> Spirit is soon to be gone as well.

In a final cruel twist, the housing development that will be built
there is going to be named Herman's Orchard.



Brian

--
If televison's a babysitter, the Internet is a drunk librarian who
won't shut up.
-- Dorothy Gambrell (http://catandgirl.com)

In article >, sf wrote:

> On Sun, 17 Jun 2007 08:20:48 -0500, Dave W > wrote:
>
> >In article >, sf wrote:
> >
<snip>
> Dave, long beans are also used in Filipino cooking. Look for Sitaw
> recipes on the internet.
>
> This is a simple side dish. You can find other sitaw recipes that
> call for shrimp or beef.
>
> http://tinyurl.com/2uex9r
>
<snip>

Thanks again.

Dave W.

On Jun 16, 4:38 pm, "Nancy Young" > wrote:
> <sf> wrote
>
> > On Sat, 16 Jun 2007 15:24:52 -0400, Christine Dabney
> > > wrote:
>
> >>Christine, advocate of eating seasonally
>
> > What's the name of that thing we found that resembles an artichoke? I
> > had no idea what I was looking at until you told me.... then I saw it
> > growing wild in England and took a picture of it. Will find it later
> > to post or send.
>
> Cardoon?

We went to the Williamsburg, VA Farmer's market on Saturday. We got
artisanal sheep's milk cheese and some lovely beets.

We also saw cardoon growing in the garden near the apothecary's shop.

T.

I love the freshness of a farmer's market and having seasonal produce.
I love walking around looking at the bounty. I also like supporting
local growers.

Favorite Farmers' Market Item?

Group: rec.food.cooking Date: Sat, Jun 16, 2007, 1:22pm From:
(kilikini)
Skyhooks wrote:
More than likely, nearly everyone on RFC has access to a local farmers'
market where they can shop for seasonal items. What is your favorite
item(s) from a farmers' market and what draws you there?

"Our produce stand is called Shannon's and it's about.......15 minutes
away."
kili


I believe I may have gone there while visiting my Dad in Zephyrhills
long ago.There was a geberal store around there also where you could buy
fresh meats(great Steaks) and a tiny restaurant next door.It was at a
junction where 2 roads met.They had the best breakfasts...
Dont recall the names though,havnt been up that way lately.
Theres onr I go to in St Pete Beach and one in Seminole,much cheaper and
fresher than the big guys.There was a sale on green peppers last week-6
for a dollar
Cheers,Smitty

J S wrote:
> Favorite Farmers' Market Item?
>
> Group: rec.food.cooking Date: Sat, Jun 16, 2007, 1:22pm From:
> (kilikini)
> Skyhooks wrote:
> More than likely, nearly everyone on RFC has access to a local
> farmers' market where they can shop for seasonal items. What is your
> favorite item(s) from a farmers' market and what draws you there?
>
> "Our produce stand is called Shannon's and it's about.......15 minutes
> away."
> kili
>
>
> I believe I may have gone there while visiting my Dad in Zephyrhills
> long ago.There was a geberal store around there also where you could
> buy fresh meats(great Steaks) and a tiny restaurant next door.It was
> at a junction where 2 roads met.They had the best breakfasts...
> Dont recall the names though,havnt been up that way lately.
> Theres onr I go to in St Pete Beach and one in Seminole,much cheaper
> and fresher than the big guys.There was a sale on green peppers last
> week-6 for a dollar
> Cheers,Smitty

I take it you live near me? We should get together! I'd love that. We're
grilling chicken quarters tonight. :~)

kili

Favorite Farmers' Market Item?

Group: rec.food.cooking Date: Mon, Jun 18, 2007, 2:50pm From:
(kilikini)

"I take it you live near me? We should get together! I'd love that.
We're grilling chicken quarters tonight. :~)"
kili
*
*
*
That would be great sometime,but Id have to do a lot of advance
planning.Since i was taken with sciatica and various other aiments I
havent driven at all.I usually go wherevere PSTA goes.If they connect
someday with Hartline(only have exec express shuttles) it would be
easier.never had anything wrong till I moved to Florida,,strange...Was
always super healthy.
Im down towards lower Pinellas near Treasure Island-St.Pete.Would love
to meet you someday...will email you or you can email me
Cheers,Smitty

J S wrote:
> Favorite Farmers' Market Item?
>
> Group: rec.food.cooking Date: Mon, Jun 18, 2007, 2:50pm From:
> (kilikini)
>
> "I take it you live near me? We should get together! I'd love that.
> We're grilling chicken quarters tonight. :~)"
> kili
> *
> *
> *
> That would be great sometime,but Id have to do a lot of advance
> planning.Since i was taken with sciatica and various other aiments I
> havent driven at all.I usually go wherevere PSTA goes.If they connect
> someday with Hartline(only have exec express shuttles) it would be
> easier.never had anything wrong till I moved to Florida,,strange...Was
> always super healthy.
> Im down towards lower Pinellas near Treasure Island-St.Pete.Would love
> to meet you someday...will email you or you can email me
> Cheers,Smitty

I'm upwards of you in Zephyrhills, but we go all over the Bay area. We'll
make it a point to get together.

kili

"Skyhooks" > wrote in message
...
> More than likely, nearly everyone on RFC has access to a local farmers'
> market where they can shop for seasonal items. What is your favorite
> item(s) from a farmers' market and what draws you there?

My favorite is cherries, but mostly just because I love cherries, and they
are considerably less expensive (and tastier, I might add) at the farmer's
market than they are at the grocery store.

Corn (as you mentioned) and tomatoes are other favorites, although during
the mid-to-late summer, I generally have enough corn and tomatoes in the
back yard that I don't have to go that route...

There is a great mushroom man at my local farmer's market who has several
varieties of mushrooms to choose from, from your standard white mushrooms,
oyster mushrooms and portabellos, to more exotic mushrooms. I don't always
get some shrooms from the guy, but probably every other time I go to the
market I get something...

And flowers! The farmer's market I visit most often is on Sunday morning, so
it is nice to be able to go there and pick up flowers for either the ol'
lady, or my mom, or someone...

Beyond that, just about anything is better fresh, organic and locally-grown
at the farmer's market than it is at the standard corporate supermarket...

hahabogus wrote:
> "jmcquown" > wrote in
> :
>
>> sf wrote:
>>> On Sat, 16 Jun 2007 14:43:35 -0500, "jmcquown"
>>> > wrote:
>>>
>>>> In the summer there is more watermelon than you can shake a stick
>>>> at and I don't like the taste of watermelon. Don't care for
>>>> cantaloupe or others, either.
>>>
>>> do you like *any* melon?
>>
>> Nope. Something about the smell is almost as off-putting to me as
>> the taste. I don't know why.
>> Jill
>>
>
> Is that why you shake sticks at them?

Shhhhh! That's a pagan thing!

Melba's Jammin' > wrote:

> (Victor Sack) wrote:
>
> > Melba's Jammin' > wrote:
> >
> > > I look for the vegetables my mom grew when I was a kid: new potatoes,
> > > green beans, tomatoes, sweet corn, radishes, cukes -- ordinary stuff.
> >
> > There is an extremely conspicuous omission in the above list.
>
> Heh! I saw them and made the sign of the cross, Bubba.

Which was proper and salutary. They are Holy Vegetables!

Bubba

On Jun 16, 7:57 pm, sf wrote:
> On Sat, 16 Jun 2007 16:38:59 -0400, "Nancy Young" >
> wrote:
>
>
>
> ><sf> wrote
>
> >> On Sat, 16 Jun 2007 15:24:52 -0400, Christine Dabney
> >> > wrote:
>
> >>>Christine, advocate of eating seasonally
>
> >> What's the name of that thing we found that resembles an artichoke? I
> >> had no idea what I was looking at until you told me.... then I saw it
> >> growing wild in England and took a picture of it. Will find it later
> >> to post or send.
>
> >Cardoon?
>
> Yes and she mentioned your name.... what on earth do you do with a
> cardoon?
>
> --
> See return address to reply by email

I have a great cookbook called "The Thistle Eater's Guide". According
to it, the top newer stems are peeled, sliced, and then cooked. I've
never had them, but the flavor is suppossed to be like 'chokes.