Here's an idea - come down to Front Street in Salem, Mass. and shop at the Salem Farmer's Market. Things you can expect at the market tomorrow: cucumbers, scallions, pumpkins, beets, Rosario/European eggplant, amaranth, pea tendrils, Chinese broccoli, Bok choy, summer cauliflower, green leaf lettuce, Swiss chard, Oak leaf lettuce, Kale, parsnips, potatoes, corn, peppers, zucchini, fresh eggs, salad turnips, fennel, carrots, pies, honey, cider donuts, and more!
Wondering what kind of apples might be available?
- Macintosh
- Macoun
- Cortland
- Ginger Gold
- Gala
- Honey Crisp
Enjoy!
One of the things we miss most about summer is fresh basil from the garden. Yes, we made pesto and put it in the freezer in anticipation of the January blues, but we wish we could somehow bottle that wonderful flavor. And that’s exactly what four enterprising women did just over a year ago, creating Ellie’s Basil Vinaigrette.
The dressing is not only delicious, it’s sugar free, cholesterol free (it’s made with extra virgin olive oil), and gluten free. It’s also highly versatile—it can be used to dip bread or artichokes, as a dressing for potato salad, or a marinade for fish, chicken, or beef. It’s also good with hot pasta, as dressing for pasta salad, and drizzled over vegetables. We had it last night over chopped tomatoes and cubed fresh mozzarella for an easy, extremely tasty side dish.
