T goes to the farmer's market(s)

Wow, what an exciting morning! Two farmer's markets and lots of good vegetables and fruit now in my kitchen.

This is what we picked up: zucchini, lima beans, pears (yes, THOSE pears), green satsumas, creole tomatoes, brown rice, green bell peppers, white button mushrooms, okra, patty pan squash, fresh corn and cucumbers.

I have no idea what to do with: patty pan squash

Previously, we've gotten okra at the market....I made a pretty good Bhindi Masala. However, if you've never tried, they're not bad raw with a little salt! (and perhaps not so slimy when you eat it raw)

I'm excited about the lima beans because last week I came up with a great lima bean and tomato "stew" that we ate over brown rice! So I'll be sharing that recipe with you soon. I was hoping for more shiitake mushrooms, but alas......just the white button type. And it sure will be nice to have fresh raw corn this afternoon as a snack! Right off the cob.

Now I must go drink my second cup of coffee and think about today's food!

If you have a good recipe for patty pan squash, do let me know. Also, if you know what the heck I'm supposed to do with green satsumas, do tell. Do I let them ripen? Are you supposed to eat them green?? Hmmm....

Happy fooding!

Eat smart,

T.