Riverdale Farm

There's nothing like going to a farmers' market in the day to feel connected to food and enjoy the sun. Now that my work contract is over, I have some time on my hands to visit Riverdale Farm during the week.

It was really inspiring to see all the fresh produce, baked goods, and people who are passionate about eating locally and fresh.

Unfortuntely, I had plans for the evening, so I couldn't buy any food (I didn't want all the greens to be wilted by the time I got home), but I did try a vegan and gluten-free cookie that was pretty good.

My friend Jackie and I stood by the mushroom guy for a pretty long time, talking about what we can do with morels, because we really don't want to mess them up, seeing that they aren't cheap!  We'll probably stuff them with something and cook 'em in a light cream sauce. Any suggestions?

Check out the pics from the farmers' market.

I didn't know that swiss chard came in so many colours.

Concord grape juice, au naturale.

Beautiful purple basil.

Red and green okra.

All the things you can find in the woods - mushrooms, preserved fiddleheads, juniper berries, etc.

Dude who was providing awesome music

Really rich chocolate. Mmm...

Beets. Reminds me of a fantasic beet and potato salad I've had

Zucchini blossoms. My friend Jackie stuffed them with ricotta and friend them.

Zucchinis. They were huge!