One thing I love about LA are the Farmers Markets.
You can find one every day of the week somewhere in the Los Angeles area 365 days a year! How wonderful it is to have 4 growing seasons a year as opposed to just 1 !
Fresh organic fruits and vegetables at low prices while supporting local farmers - What more could you ask for!?!
Which brings me to my next point...what to do with all this fresh produce? How about some good home cooking!?! We recently signed up for Relish Relish ($20 for 3 months...I think it's a bit pricey but oh so convenient & worth it to me!)
www.relishrelish.com
Every Thursday, a new menu of approximately 15 - 20 recipes is posted. Each one is completed in 30 minutes and comes with a complimenting side dish. Every week there is a theme that is discussed and featured in a handful of the recipes: Parsnips, Things to do with a Bundt Cake pan, SuperFoods (antioxidant rich).
There are also several categories to choose from - Simple Gourmet, Kid Friendly, Budget, Crockpot, Vegetarian, Low Calorie
After going through the menus, you drag them over to your shopping list. Then you simply click how many people you will be serving (awesome for any family that needs less than or more than the traditional 4 servings!) and VOILA! your shopping list is printed out containing exactly what you need for the week along with the recipes (cooking temp and quantities) adjusted for the amount of people you will be serving.
Recently, we've had:
Braised Chicken w. Button Mushrooms and Creamy Polenta
California chopped salad and Parmesan Parsley Biscuits
Slow Cooker Rosemary Stew with Roasted Asparagus
All absolutely delicious and SO easy to make!
Check it out...It's a wonderful way to branch out and try some new recipes!
Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes. A sweet and unique flavor
$1.00 Artichokes! Pass the butter!
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What I wouldn't do for some farmer's markets like that! We have our dinky one in the summer. There's not so much to choose from, and it is expensive. The fresh fruits and veggies are awesome, but as you know, our growing season is so short, you have to pay the price for locally grown!
ReplyDeleteOkay, I might just be a tad bit jealous! And the carrot picture ... LOVE it!
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ReplyDeleteNext time you should take some photos of your dishes and share! Or better yet, photograph the process, step-by-step, of making one of your favorite recipes.
Missing you!!
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