Yesterday's lunch.
Brown bread from Pain D'Avignon, cream cheese, dill and radishes from the CapeAbilities farm stand in Dennis, and a cold glass of lemon mint iced tea. Eaten picnic-style in a shady spot in the yard.
Then this morning there was this:
Whole grain bread (again from Pain D'Avignon), Cloumage Artisanal Cheese Curd from Shy Brother's Farm in Westport, and honey from E & T Farms in West Barnstable. The cheese curd, which I'd never tried before, came highly recommended by the staff at the CapeAbilities farm stand, and I have to say that it lives up to it's reputation. It has a wonderful tang that will make the perfect base for either sweet or savory, and I look forward to exploring it's culinary possibilities.
Last night we FEASTED on local Swiss chard sauteed with onions and fresh sausage from Peterson's Market in Yarmouth Port. This local food thing is divine. We're looking forward to fresh pork in the fall from our friends at Ocean Song Farm, but more about that in another post.
Meanwhile, I'm going to be working those farm stand veggies as long as they keep coming, and if I can get it together I might try my hand at canning, freezing and pickling this year. Anyone have any tips for getting started?
Happy eating, all.
looks like delicious!!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness...drooling!! Now I *really* can't wait until my radishes get bigger. ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks ladies... it was ALL delicious! I'm afraid I'm spending a little too much time thinking about summer food these days.
ReplyDeleteThanks Kelly, you remind of a summer in Nantucket some years ago, Hummm so beautiful!
ReplyDeletehappy weekend
I have a book for you on canning...dive in= the water's fine. (tip on getting started.)
ReplyDeleteExcellent, thanks Jen.
ReplyDeleteMy husband and I just bottled up 24 quarts of salsa for the long winter. I grew up canning with my mom and I'd say, if you've never done it before, do things like salsa or pasta sauce and some peaches first--it's easier. Also, just plain tomatoes...easy, versatile and absolutely heaven when it's cold outside.
ReplyDeleteGood luck! Love the blog, I just stumbled across it from a Ravelry link.
Thank you M! I think I've missed the window for this year, but I have big plans for gardening and saving the harvest next year.
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