The weather has turned slightly cooler, and the air is crisp. Fall has arrived, and it’s time to enjoy all of the splendor of the fall fruits and vegetables popping up at the farmer’s markets. Of course the root vegetables are coming out in full force, but all sorts of cabbage and squash are making their appearances, and apple season is officially upon us.
At the market yesterday, I picked up some Ronnybrook yogurts (duh), and a few apples from the Terhune Orchards (jona mac and gala). Next to the Ronnybrook stand has been the Sun Fed beef people, and they’ve been selling hard. Uberchef and I went in halfsies on a couple of pounds of ground beef, which is going to be used in the bloggingforburgers ground beef taste test, to be scheduled for later this fall. Their beef is grass fed and grain finished, depending on if it’s a heifer or a steer, and I’ve got high hopes.
I also picked up some sun gold tomatoes. I’ve been obsessed with these things lately. They are the sweetest tomatoes that you will ever find, and they are perfectly firm yet with a tender skin that pops in your mouth like a ripe grape. I’ve been simply splitting them in half with a generous glug of extra virgin olive oil and a splash of balsamic. Maybe a few rough-chopped leaves of basil and you’re golden. Like a sun gold tomato, yuck yuck.
I also picked up some brussel sprouts from the Rexcroft Farm, since they’ve been staring me in the face for two weeks now. They are sold fresh onthe branch (is that a branch, is it a root?). I’m looking forward to roasting these guys with some oil/s/p and calling it a day. Gotta love the fall.
My other purchases were not very exciting, so not worth getting into details. I have decided that my second bo bo chicken (the silky chicken) will be finding its way into a braised dish at some point in the near future, so keep an eye out for him.
Uberchef also made a unique purchase o fa scarlett rose apple, drawn mostly by the “PINK FLESH!” sign that was positioned behind the bin of them. Apparently it tasted like an apple, but it looked crazy! It’s like a Dr. Suess apple.
Other than that, I’m getting ready to ship off to gay Paris in a couple of weeks. I’ve already got my scarves and skinny jeans out, so I’m ready to go.
