Time Out

30-Sep-2007

I will get back to talking about my trip to France but this is just a short intermission to bring you a little peek into what’s going on at the local Farmers’ Markets. Fall is really settling in here in Seattle – it’s been raining (that is just a little too early, if you ask me!); the overnight temps are down in the 40s; and the days seem to be getting shorter in leaps and bounds. But there is one good thing – fall produce.

I love the earthy colors, the rich and hearty flavors, the solid weight of it.

This weekend while stopping at the U-District Farmers’ Market I found lots of treasures: pumpkins and squash that will find their way into soups, pasta and maybe quick breads; eggplant for baked dishes like moussaka; corn to eat right off the cob. Even the lettuce I picked up was a bright red – as if choosing to wear its fall wardrobe, too. Pears and apples were also in abundance. Yes, it’s definitely fall.

4 Comments

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01-Oct-2007 7:05 pm

Nice blog! those pictures are making me hungry!
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02-Oct-2007 7:13 pm

Thanks, Hedge!
BH permalink

16-Oct-2007 7:29 pm

Hey B – Let me know if you have any advice on comidas y tapas in Barcelona. ;-)Cheers,BH
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18-Oct-2007 5:42 pm

Dang, BH – never been to Barcelona – you are making me jealous. Recently snuck over the boarder into San Sebastian though! Someday, if I ever have a chance to work my way through the 1000 or so photos I took I might actually start posting again! At least I just got a product launch out of the way yesterday – that will help some! Let me know what you find… I will make it there one day – maybe next year, in fact. I have an an idea for a Spain/Morocco jaunt …