Over the spring and summer seasons, I look forward to going to my local farmer’s market every week. In the chilly months, I have two wait two weeks for the die-hard vendors to brave the elements and bring their goods. By the time two weeks have passed, I’m excited to get there.
Today’s visit was met with crummy weather, and one less vendor than usual. There are typically only 3-4 farm families that can justify making the trip to the winter market for a lot of reasons, so when one is unable to make it, I’m bummed. However, overall this winter I am in luck because my favorite produce and protein farm Livengood Farm of Lancaster, still makes the trek every two weeks, and for that I heartily thank them at each encounter. I was also happy to pick up eggs from the best dairy farm around, Spring Creek Farm of Wernersville, PA.
Here are my treasures from this adventure. I always pick up eggs, ground beef, and potatoes - I grabbed a pint of fingerling blues, and a few yellow sweet potatoes. This week, I also bought a nice parsnip and leek. I love parsnips. I just like to cube it and roast it with a bit of olive oil and salt.
Now the leek is on the wild side for me. I have eaten it before, a few times, but I have never prepared it. I found a very simple recipe in last month’s Food Network mag that I want to try – I’ll have to post about that later this week, but only if it’s a success!
Now the leek is on the wild side for me. I have eaten it before, a few times, but I have never prepared it. I found a very simple recipe in last month’s Food Network mag that I want to try – I’ll have to post about that later this week, but only if it’s a success!
That’s all for now… for two weeks…
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