Thanks to the magic of hoop houses, Gardens of Eagan has kept Midtown Farmers Market shoppers supplied with fresh tomatoes throughout October. Alas, all things must come to an end, and with the final market of the year a week ago, the tomato we ate on toast for breakfast this morning is surely the year’s […]
No comments | Hoop House, Hot House, Midtown Farmers Market, Tomato
We’re really on the brink between two seasons at the Farmers’ Market: looking in one direction there are enough ripe tomatoes, ears of sweet corn and red peppers to make you think it’s high summer. But the next stall down is stocked with the winter squash, storage onions and gnarly root vegetables that make you […]
2 comments | Butternut, Cabbage, Carnival, Corn, Fall, Garlic, Heirloom, Kuri, Onions, Poblano, Shallots, Squash, Tomato, Watermelon
Summer weather of the unbearable sort finally arrived last weekend to the Twin Cities and left me craving light, fresh flavors. Hence, fish tacos! Here’s the recipe if you are so inclined. Fish: Filet of a fish of your choice; our’s was cod Flour A few eggs 1 cup cornmeal A handful of parsley, minced […]
No comments | Cod, Corn, Fish, Frying, Jalapeño, Mexican, Pickles, Salsa, Sour Cream, Taco, Tomato, Tortilla
With Martha out of town all week, I needed to hold back at the Midtown Farmers’ Market. There’s only so much produce one person can go through in a week! On the other hand, it’s the first day of August, what feels like the midpoint of the growing season, and that means there is tons […]
2 comments | Broccoli, Dill, Jalapeño, parsley, Raspberries, Tomato
An improvement on my technique for making Cook’s Illustrated’s Ciabatta without a stand mixer.
2 comments | Bread, Ciabatta, Cook's Illustrated, Eggplant, Italian, Provolone, Rustic, Tomato, Tomato Sauce