Today's Farm Stand Haul

PA Mom-mom · ‎05-27-2015

"A thing of beauty is a joy forever."

I was so taken with the produce I bought at a local farm stand, I just had to take a picture! Fall is just as abundant as Summer, in my opinion.

Are you still shopping the farm stands?

sunshine45 · ‎03-09-2010

the farm stands and farmers markets in our area shut down usually at the end of october. there are some FARMS that are open that have activities, small animals, hay rides, and have some produce and pies and apple cider. we do go, but it is generally $$$$$.

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sunshine45 · ‎03-09-2010

what is the green thing on the left @PA Mom-mom ?

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Mz iMac · ‎07-26-2014

YUP! I live in the land of farm stands.

"Never argue with a fool. Onlookers may not be able to tell the difference."

PA Mom-mom · ‎05-27-2015

@sunshine45 wrote:
what is the green thing on the left @PA Mom-mom ?

@sunshine45 That's Romanesco. At my local farm stand, they call it a kind of cauliflower and charge accordingly ($3.25 per head). I've also heard it called broccoli. The taste is more like cauliflower, but SO much better. It's buttery and tastes just like the freshness of the garden. I like to steam it in a pasta pot, but DH likes it roasted. Basically, treat it like cauliflower.

LdyBugz · ‎03-10-2010

@PA Mom-mom. Huh. Never heard of or seen Romanesco! Looks intriguing though. Looked it up and found the recipe below, which could also be used on broccoli, cauliflower, squash, etc. Would love to try the Romanesco, thanks!

PA Mom-mom · ‎05-27-2015

@LdyBugz Thanks for the recipe! This is similar to the way DH likes his romanesco, cauliflower and broccoli. I love to add the freshly grated parm at the end of roasting. It adds a bit of salt and savory. Yum!

haddon9 · ‎03-09-2010

Beautiful looking produce!

DH went this morning with DS and they also came home with some caulifower (purple), acorn squash, celery and a few peppers.

DS picked up a large pumpkin and carrot muffin for us to share. I had mine later this morning with a cup of coffee.

ETA: Our local weekly farmer's market stays open every Saturday until Thanksgiving. Then it's 2x a month over the winter and the location is moved indoors to a smaller market. They sell meats as well as baked goods and a small amount of produce.

LdyBugz · ‎03-10-2010

@PA Mom-mom. Goat or Feta cheese would be good, too. Think I'll visit the small, local farms in my town tomorrow and see what they have. Now I'm really craving roasted veggies. You inspired me!

P.S., Woohoo! Romanesco available at one of the local farms. Will go tomorrow!

cusegirl · ‎06-18-2025

I went to the farmers market last Saturday. I bought cauliflower, (the heads were huge), and red peppers and garlic. There was an abundance of everything. I have had romanesco before and it is so good. Everything was so much cheaper than in the stores.