Each week, I document my Farmer's Market adventures. To learn about what a CSA is, and for links to other local farm markets, and lists of previous CSA & market reports, please click here.
This is my favorite week of the year. Not only does the sweet corn come in, but so do the new potatoes. I got up extra early to head to Worthington for my favorite potatoes:
It's getting hot outside. As I mentioned to a farmer this morning, we say that every year, as though it has come as a surprise. Sort of like when we get nothing but rain and ice in the wintertime. As though, this year, we had expected something different.
So, this morning it was up and at 'em, a quick stop for coffee, and I was off. The very last of this year's sweet peas and some flowers even (which will, sadly, be the first thing I've planted this year), from Cottage Gardens. I bought two packs of ribeyes from Up the Lane cattle, because they are almost out of steaks for the year! Oh no! Fortunately, they will be having another slaughter in October in preparation for this years winter market!
That's right - as there will be a winter farm market this year, every other week, beginning the week before Thanksgiving and going through April, there will be 1-2 markets Saturdays a month through April. These markets will be held at 777 high street, in the town hall of the Griswold Senior Center. Exciting! Now there will be a resource for buying locally produced food in the wintertime. 
But on with the marketing. I bought some kohlrabi from Oakleaf farm, and of course, my weekly dose of cherries - bing and Royal Anne - from Gillogly Orchards, along with some blueberries (finally made it out early enough for the blueberries!). I bought my first baby squash of the year from Mead acres (below). I also bought some of those yummy sweet (and appropriately named) "Candy" onions (above) from a farm whose name escapes me at the moment.
Then it was off to the North Market. Shitake mushrooms from Toby Run? Check. Squash blossoms freshly picked this morning just for me along with shallots from Comb's Herbs? Check. Witty banter and general complaining about restaurant life with Todd from Wayward Seed Farm? Check. Oh, and some more of those yummy young collards? Check. Green bell peppers from Wishwell? Check. Husband's croissant from Omega? Check. Mango Tango smoothie from Bubbles? Check. Pick up North Market newsletter which included blush-inducing compliments about yours truly? Check. (thanks nice people!) Marvel at my own efficiency? Check. Stop through Pistachio to lament imminent departure (August 7th, alas) and pick up Husband's weekly dose of canelé and cookies in vain attempt to woo new line cooks who hate me? Check.
This week's CSA box (pictured top of post) included broccoli, zucchini, 1/2 dozen eggs, radish pods (great for salads!), dill, some teeny tiny little carrots (below), garlic, new potatoes, and a bag of lettuce mix. Note to self: seriously? eat some salad this week. This year the greens are even prewashed. NO EXCUSE!!
Okay, must sign off now because this girl has some serious potatoes to eat. I'll tell you all about it.
Okay, last thing: I'm working on a roundup of your dining advice. I'll have it very soon. Have a great weekend! Don't forget to tip your waitresses!
