Marcy and Al were at the Farmers Market on Saturday in their warm hats. I first spotted them a few years back, and since then, have taken a picture of then in their cold weather headgear every year. It means that the season is coming to an end.
This year I talked to them. Al explained they get the hats when they go to New York, where there daughter lives, and run the 5 mile Turkey Trot each year.
Chestnuts were also being roasted this week.
Bright orange buttercup squash caught my eye. I am going to make soup out of it. The woman selling it tells me it tastes more like pumpkin than squash.
I also got delicata squash to roast.
I did not get any turnips, but I did get a big bunch of broccoli raab that I am going to sauté OR try to use in salads. Do any of you eat broccoli raab greens raw? I need to know this stuff.
This arrangement screamed at me as I walked by. And was immediately snatched up.
One more pot of mums came home as well because they were only 5 dollars, and I decided my fountain, which has been turned off for the season, needed to have something in it.
Other selections at the market included decorative bundles of corn and lovely heads of Napa cabbage.
I also spotted this couple enjoying their breakfast burritos, but what really caught my eye was her coat. It reminded me of one that Angie used to have, except hers was a pinkish/gray color. What happened to that coat?
There were whispers that there may not be a market next week. The number of vendors is dwindling. If you are in the area, the annual Holiday Market will be on Saturday, December 8th. Link below for more details if you are interested.
Helpful links: Holiday Farmers Market - Lawrence Kansas
Always beautiful and charming, Carol. Thank you.
Posted by: jacki long | 11/05/2018 at 01:28 AM
I don't like broccoli rabe raw - too "something" for me! I find its sharp taste is great cooked but I guess too strong for me raw. I eat more of it now - it is lower in oxalates and better for men who get kidney stones than regular broccoli. And sometimes I have to adjust my eating habits to make him healther.
Posted by: Claire | 11/05/2018 at 07:39 AM
The coat in the last picture of this post brought back memories of one I had in the early '60's, bought with money I earned at my first real job after high school graduation. Mine was a Lily Ann, brushed wool, baby blue with those same wide sleeves. So wide I had to wear long gloves to my elbows! I wore it for many Iowa winters and when it didn't suit my life style after marriage and two children I converted it to a parka for my 2 year old daughter, Ann, following my Grandmother Cora Lena's example of making things out of other things. I am still doing it today.
(Recently a white cotton duvet became a window treatment in my bedroom)
Sewing feeds my soul. Thanks Carol, for your wonderful stories and photos.
They also feed my soul.
Posted by: Gail Hollis | 11/13/2018 at 08:40 AM