Pumpkins and squash continue to catch my eye at the farmers market this month. Deep orange, gnarly and bumpy, grayish green. I want one of each. Maybe two.
Yesterday I also noticed the logo on the truck that brought them to the market. I wanted to hand the farmer my camera and ask him if I could get in the truck, stick my elbow out the window in a carefree manner, and have him take my picture, but I restrained myself.
Peppers and plums are plentiful right now and I am stocking up on honey. The trick is to buy just the right amount so I don't run out but also mindful that I don't want it to sit too long that it starts to crystalize.
As a reminder that peppers aren't just for eating, there were these orange beauties in a flower arrangement.
Finally, just when I have gotten used to carrying my basket to the market, thinking it the most efficient way to manage my purchases, I saw a reason to re-consider. It was the heavy pumpkin being wheeled to the car with ease that got me thinking I need a cart like that.
It would also be handy for cantaloupe and butternut squash.
As the weekend winds down, kale, quinoa, raisins, and Lebanese bean salad are getting combined for lunches and laundry is being folded.
It's a universal truth that fall Sundays need to have more hours in them. Maybe just three. To be used for frivolous things like staring off into the distance.
A visual picnic, thanks, Carol.
Posted by: jacki long | 10/05/2020 at 11:10 AM
Carol, we raise bees, and always store our honey in the freezer..right after harvesting it. We then take out a container as necessary. I've never had my raw honey crystalize this way!
Posted by: Deb V | 10/16/2020 at 02:28 PM
Deb: Never heard this before. GOOD to know! Thank you, Carol
Posted by: carol | 10/16/2020 at 06:51 PM