May 7, 2010 | Issue 1.9
Greetings! Spring is here, and that means farmers market season has
begun!
We love shopping in farmers
markets - it's so much more pleasant than shopping at a supermarket, and the
food can't be beat. Everything is
super fresh, often picked (or caught) just the day before, and it doesn't need
to travel across the country (or across continents) to get to you. The variety of fruits, veggies, meat, poultry, fish, cheeses, breads (and more) is always changing, so shopping at farmers markets can add instant variety to your diet.
But best of all, when you bring home great-tasting, high-quality farmers market ingredients, your job becomes easy. With some simple, unfussy cooking (often, merely some
chopping), you can look like a culinary genius - the food already tastes great!
For tips on shopping at farmers markets, including the best times to shop, the surprising variety of
things you can buy there, and why you should always talk to the
farmers, check out our newest guide: How to Shop in a Farmers Market. And, if you're wondering
what's in season now, or at any time during the year, visit our What's In Season pages. Happy market-going!
Cheers!
The Kitchenista www.thekitchenista.com
P.S. Have a
question regarding seasonal produce?
Wondering how to store a certain item, or pick the best
ingredients? Just ask! Or, better yet, stop by one of my Union
Square Greenmarket (NYC) cooking demos and learn how to prepare the season's
produce! (I'll be there today -
Friday 5/7 - 9:30am-3ish, Bodhi Tree farm stand, on the west side of the park.) |
Featured Tips, Guides & Recipes
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| How to Shop in a Farmers Market Farmers markets offer some of the freshest, tastiest foods around - and there's more than just veggies. Learn to shop like a pro! Read more...
What's In Season: Spring Asparagus, spring onions, strawberries, greens, and more! Find out what's in season right now. Read More...
Sauteed Greens with Pine Nuts & Raisins
Adding raisins and pine nuts (or any kind of nuts) to this basic sauteed
greens recipe turns it into a truly special dish. This recipe works for any kind of
greens
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kale, Swiss chard, spinach, collards, mustard greens, you name
it! Read More...
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