M y friends, the farmers, are all over social media promising the fruits of their spring labors. I start drooling and reaching for my tote bags every time I go online! I couldn’t wait to get to my absolute favorite place in the mountains, the Watauga Farmers Market, which officially opened for the season on May 4th.
Over the last few weekends, I’ve gotten my hands on those lovely purple spring onions and the twisting, bright green coils of garlic scapes. I painted and cooked a lot of them right into the pages of Canvas & Cuisine: The Art of the Fresh Market .
Watauga will have early greenhouse tomatoes this year and the absolute most tender leaves of baby greens. Here I come, and will continue to come through October!
The Crowd Gathers
Either way, it’s sure to delight and perhaps motivate you to find a fresh farmer’s market opening near you. If you find a new one in your neighborhood, please share the experience with us!
I love nothing more than posting scrumptious possibilities to my social media, sharing the harvest, and inspiring others to cook locally. Now, please excuse me while I go simmer my greens!
From the Memoir to the Kitchen
To bring this memory to your own table, explore the Master Blueprint for our culinary recommendation below.
View the Recipe in The Estate Vault