Dear Readers: When I originally posted this, I wrote that Halloumi is a Greek Cheese. It is, of course, indigenous to Cyprus. I regret the error; please forgive my ignorance!
Also, Fred mentioned in the comments that Blue Jacket cheese is also represented at the Worthington Market, it the Graeter's parking lot!\
There are a few things I've been buying at the market that I haven't really documented. Well, here's a picture of a sandwich I made - maybe not the healthiest sandwich ever, but still tasty. It is completely stolen from the Rossi's Ham & Gruyere with a fried egg. My version is sourdough toast doused with a pinch of salt and olive oil (instead of mayo), tavern ham (Boar's Head, from Weiland's) and Swiss cheese from Thurn's, all topped with 2 over medium fried eggs from Toad Hill, the star of this post. These eggs are really tasty, especially if you are a yolk fan. They have huge, dark orange yolks almost as dark as duck egg yolks. They are great, so pick some up this week.
The next thing is the "Gretna Grilling Cheese" from Blue Jacket Cheese (you gotta love their perfunctory website). This is similar to Halloumi, a Greek cheese with a pleasant squeaky texture which doesn't melt, making it perfect for the grill. Blue Jacket produces farmstead cheese - meaning they make cheese from their own cows. Weary from a long night of work, Husband fried up the cheese Saturday night - just sliced it up and sauteed it without salt or anything. The cheese releases a little fat (but doesn't melt), and it browns beautifully. The exterior gets nice and brown and crusty; the cheese is delightfully salty. Husband was in love. This will definitely be on my weekly list of must-buys.
And lastly, the asparagus at Anderson Orchard (usually right next to Toad Hill) is picked the morning of the market, washed, and bagged in one-pound bags, all ready to cook or eat in the car on the way home, I was recently advised by Farmer Steve. It also has an intensely asparagus-y, almost floral grassy flavor. It is also usually the least expensive asparagus at the market.
Just thought I'd let you know what to keep an eye out for if you will be visiting the North Market this week! I'll see you there!
