I have missed the farmer's market the last few weeks, but on Wednesday, I was able to go again. I headed straight for the Verdant Farm booth, as I knew they would have something unique and different.
About a month ago, I purchased a squash called a pattypan. I had no idea how to cook it, so it sat on my counter for awhile. Wednesday I asked Dana for directions. Following her instructions, I sauteed some onions and garlic, put the wedges of squash in it, and when it was nearly done, added some tomatoes to it. A little salt and pepper later, and Dana was right. Delicious. I did have to take the wedges out of the pan and cut them smaller so they would cook before the garlic turned black, but I will know what to do next time.
This week, they had a new melon. I wish I could remember the name. It looks somewhat like a watermelon, but Dana says the flesh is green and tastes a little like cantaloupe. I can't wait to try it.
They also had some beautiful yellow tomatoes. I bought two, which was a huge mistake. I should have bought ten. They are wonderful. I used one in the pattypan dish, and its subtle taste and fleshy meat made the dish. I hope they have them again next week, because I will buy many more.
Their cucumbers were perfect; the onions huge. I love shopping at Verdant Farm!
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