tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4880603295507070479.post2758953542691484734..comments2024-03-12T06:37:11.027-05:00Comments on A Good Appetite: Farmers Market Finds and the Weekly Menu 7/9 - 7/24/10kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10462007067131792229noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4880603295507070479.post-18592595432233176282010-07-21T09:16:56.955-05:002010-07-21T09:16:56.955-05:00I'm most drawn to those carrots! I haven't...I'm most drawn to those carrots! I haven't seen anything like those around here. They look like the great organic ones I used to be able to get in Brazil.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02673728403023457344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4880603295507070479.post-70264461927867452662010-07-20T21:31:31.068-05:002010-07-20T21:31:31.068-05:00And after you've grilled or blanced your corn,...And after you've grilled or blanced your corn, make sure to save those corn stalks to make a great, sweet alternative to chicken stock: corn stock.Krishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07266585394191707735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4880603295507070479.post-75485521576088890012010-07-20T13:35:27.839-05:002010-07-20T13:35:27.839-05:00I love how plump the blueberries are, it's one...I love how plump the blueberries are, it's one of my favorite fruits to pick up at the farmer's market over the summer.Fresh Local and Besthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06975218501433243628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4880603295507070479.post-42213310065312429502010-07-20T09:18:27.310-05:002010-07-20T09:18:27.310-05:00ToyLady - Never thought of grilling corn to freeze...ToyLady - Never thought of grilling corn to freeze, bet it does have a great flavor.kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10462007067131792229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4880603295507070479.post-26921814256827681582010-07-20T09:17:25.008-05:002010-07-20T09:17:25.008-05:00Kat, we've been grilling our corn, rather than...Kat, we've been grilling our corn, rather than blanching it, for the past several years now - it's great! I still cut it off the cobs and freeze, but it's got that great grilled flavor that's so welcome in the middle of the winter!ToyLadyhttp://darksideofthefridge.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4880603295507070479.post-60958191164778858602010-07-20T07:40:28.376-05:002010-07-20T07:40:28.376-05:00Christeen - Typically you blanch the vegetable you...Christeen - Typically you blanch the vegetable you are freezing & then bag it up & freeze it. I use a guide for blanching times in a book called Preserving Summer's Bounty but there are lots of guides on line too. With corn I like to remove the kernels from the cob after blanching & before freezing.kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10462007067131792229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4880603295507070479.post-63024331763391826432010-07-20T06:22:39.839-05:002010-07-20T06:22:39.839-05:00Isn't this a great time of year for the farmer...Isn't this a great time of year for the farmers' markets? I just froze my first batch of corn this year, too, and I was so thrilled! :)<br /><br />It's so hard to resist when <i>everything</i> looks so fresh and wonderful!ToyLadyhttp://darksideofthefridge.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4880603295507070479.post-8963839695209741692010-07-19T17:28:22.526-05:002010-07-19T17:28:22.526-05:00Okay, been going to the farmer's market now fo...Okay, been going to the farmer's market now for a few weeks and never thought about freezing anything until now! Any resources on how to freeze some of the finds from the market. Also, very jealous you are going to see the Beat and Squeeze! Awesome bands!Christeennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4880603295507070479.post-64088729357532850592010-07-19T12:38:50.997-05:002010-07-19T12:38:50.997-05:00The corn is really good- I guess it really liked a...The corn is really good- I guess it really liked all the heat this year. I need to get mine put up soon.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16945911444997924849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4880603295507070479.post-59900930348349821682010-07-19T08:19:48.811-05:002010-07-19T08:19:48.811-05:00Oh, gorgeous things! I'm so eager for our loc...Oh, gorgeous things! I'm so eager for our local corn to start arriving in the markets--which usually isn't until August.Ellehttp://www.ellesnewenglandkitchen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4880603295507070479.post-10996128294947533372010-07-19T08:16:44.551-05:002010-07-19T08:16:44.551-05:00Quite a haul! I am excited to fill our new freezer...Quite a haul! I am excited to fill our new freezer with veggies for the winter. I've never blanched to freeze before. I hope we don't screw it up! Your apricot pizza sounds delish!Recipe for Delicioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10295297023041338785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4880603295507070479.post-25642026253179052182010-07-19T08:14:03.957-05:002010-07-19T08:14:03.957-05:00What a ahul you picked up at the farmer's mark...What a ahul you picked up at the farmer's market. Have a great week and enjoy your trip.amycaseycookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02686201856823723662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4880603295507070479.post-23116851212973973012010-07-19T08:08:28.678-05:002010-07-19T08:08:28.678-05:00I missed all the farmers' markets this weekend...I missed all the farmers' markets this weekend due to family visits and work at home. 8-( However, after seeing your haul, I'm definitely motivated for next weekend, especially for the sweet corn and stone fruit!Tangled Noodlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17543997083087131116noreply@blogger.com