Although the weather was a bit less than ideal, I was able to make it out to opening day of the Lincoln Square Farmer's Market. As it is every time I go, I didn't really have anything specific that I was looking for. OK- maybe that isn't exactly true- I am ALWAYS looking for the Wisconsin cheese people, and I found them. I did purchase a lovely 10-year old cheddar, some rhubarb and some freshly made portabella ravioli.
There were a lot of herb plants and flowers and I was tempted to purchase some tomato plants for the balcony- but after last year's war with the gray squirrel (he "Mission-Impossibled" up the side of the building, grabbed the green tomatoes and then ate half, leaving the other half as a taunting challenge) I decided to wait. I may have to ask my dad for hints on outsmarting wildlife (he has been at war with the deer for 2 years now) before spending my hard-earned money on squirrel food.
I did pass on the radishes- but they sure are a beautiful color! As I said earlier in the post- I did purchase some rhubarb and I plan on making a rhubarb SOMETHING for my party on Saturday (along with pulled pork sandwiches, coleslaw and Old-Fashioneds). So far I have found a recipe for Lattice-Topped Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie and a Rhubarb Tart with Orange Glaze. I am not the best baker- so it will be my own personal challenge for the week. We shall see...
Sorry I missed you there. Paytrus and I had been waiting for the opening day and rain did not stop us. He wanted everything, but we bought raspberries, strawberries, kale, amazing green onions and bread for lunch. I was excited to find out they also have a Thursday evening farmers market starting at 4:00. Maybe see you there tomorrow-I'll check out the cheese. Vanessa
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