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plumtreeblossom ([personal profile] plumtreeblossom) wrote2008-07-31 01:23 pm

Lunch From The Farmer's Market

It's farmer's market day in Kendall Square. It might be the tiniest farmer's market in the world, but those 6 or 7 stalls of goodness are sure appreciated by me every Thursday.

Right now I'm eating gooseberries for the first time ever. I love the flavor, but the texture takes some getting used to. Inside the grape-like skin, it's sort of like tangy mashed potatoes. With seeds. It would make good jam, I think.

I also scored some garlic pesto sauce for [livejournal.com profile] beowabbit from a local garlic farm. It's the garlic-lovers strength (they had a lesser garlic variety as well), so I think it will suit his garlocentric taste.

And my show opens tonight!

[identity profile] kalliejenn2.livejournal.com 2008-07-31 05:34 pm (UTC)(link)
i think we win for tiniest farmer's market in brigham circle...every thursday we have two tiny tents of farms selling veggies that come!

[identity profile] plumtreeblossom.livejournal.com 2008-07-31 05:48 pm (UTC)(link)
Awww! Mini Market!

[identity profile] komos.livejournal.com 2008-07-31 05:35 pm (UTC)(link)
It's probably too late in the season, but if you can find them, garlic scapes make a fantastic pesto. Utterly fantastic.

[identity profile] plumtreeblossom.livejournal.com 2008-07-31 05:50 pm (UTC)(link)
They had scapes all through June, but now I regret not getting any because now they're gone. But they do have lovely braided swags of garlic bulbs.
Edited 2008-07-31 17:50 (UTC)

[identity profile] komos.livejournal.com 2008-07-31 05:52 pm (UTC)(link)
We got them twice through the farm share. After the first batch, we just went back and made a second. Sadly, neither batch lasted much past the first night.
jasra: (Squee)

[personal profile] jasra 2008-07-31 05:43 pm (UTC)(link)
That is the best pesto ever. Also, we'll be at the show tonight!

[identity profile] plumtreeblossom.livejournal.com 2008-07-31 05:51 pm (UTC)(link)
Yay, and yay! Wabbit and I will be there, as we watch like proud parents as our cast rocks the house. See you there!

[identity profile] weegoddess.livejournal.com 2008-07-31 05:45 pm (UTC)(link)
It would make good jam, I think.


::snort:: I think that I might be able to find you one or two varieties over here.

;-P

[identity profile] plumtreeblossom.livejournal.com 2008-07-31 05:52 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, are gooseberry things popular in the UK?

[identity profile] skygoodwill.livejournal.com 2008-07-31 05:47 pm (UTC)(link)
Opening nights are exciting! Good luck!

[identity profile] plumtreeblossom.livejournal.com 2008-07-31 05:53 pm (UTC)(link)
Thank you! My work as a director is basically done, so it will be relaxing for me, but also very exciting. :-)
beowabbit: (Food: olives in Israel)

[personal profile] beowabbit 2008-07-31 07:07 pm (UTC)(link)
I also scored some garlic pesto sauce for [livejournal.com profile] beowabbit from a local garlic farm. It's the garlic-lovers strength (they had a lesser garlic variety as well), so I think it will suit his garlocentric taste
Oooh! Wow! I knew there was a reason why I love you!

[identity profile] daisytells.livejournal.com 2008-07-31 07:53 pm (UTC)(link)
Please -- where and when is your show?

[identity profile] plumtreeblossom.livejournal.com 2008-07-31 09:55 pm (UTC)(link)
Here are all the details and address!

Let me know if/when you're coming, so I can finally meet you in person!

[identity profile] daisytells.livejournal.com 2008-08-01 05:50 pm (UTC)(link)
I am going to try for the Sunday matinee. Since I have to take buses I am not very secure about going at night. I'll let you know as soon as I am certain of when I will go.

[identity profile] daisytells.livejournal.com 2008-08-01 05:51 pm (UTC)(link)
Meanwhile, I hope your back is better. I too suffer from sciatic nerve pain due to a spinal curvature. It's no picnic, that's for certain.

[identity profile] oneagain.livejournal.com 2008-08-01 04:23 am (UTC)(link)
Good to see you tonight! Sorry you had to go home in pain.

My Chiropractor is Christina Grossi. She works in Union Square, and her number is 617-440-1688. She is gone for a couple of weeks--the man she sees to get adjusted will be covering for her Tuesdays and Thursdays for the next two weeks until she gets back.

Good luck, and I hope you feel better soon!