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HFTM | Pershing SQ 16Feb11

just a few things that made it home from the market…

Collard Greens| Eggs| Oranges| Baby Zucchini| Sweet Potatoes

I’ve told you about my egg thing, right?  I ODd on scrambled eggs drowned in cheese as a kid.  Still not a big fan, but I will play favorites.  I’ll always have a place on my plate for a boiled egg.

Saw some pretty fresh ones at the market.  As soon they made it home and half went straight to the pot.

Can I tell the difference?  Eh, I don’t know.  I sure do like them and that really matters.

N♥

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HFTM | Hollywood 6Feb11

just a few things that made it home from the market… the other day…

brussels sprouts| navel oranges| meyer lemons| onions

Sorry.  Distracted.  Watching RJD2 interview clips.  Listening to that Mos Def, Diverse, Prefuse 73 track, Wylin Out.  The RJD2 Remix.

Um, Food?  I’m preserving the lemons.  Did I turn the jar today?

N♥

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HFTM | Pershing SQ 2feb11

just a few things that made it home from the market…

broccoli| chinese broccoli| meyer lemons| blood oranges| tomatoes

Oh, Pershing Square.  It’s been ages.  Glad we could hook back up again.

See you next week.

N♥

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HFTM | Hollywood 30Jan11

just a few things that made it home from the market… just not today…

Today’s trip to the Hollywood Farmers Market was called for rain.  Well, kinda.

I wasn’t really planning on going this morning.  I left the option out there, but, really, I’ve got plenty and don’t need to shop for another few days.  That and and it was raining.  Heavy.  Okay, heavy enough.

Since I’m into process and practice, here’s a bit of what I did with what I brought home the most this month.  I love some citrus.  Made the spiced citrus pomegranate marmalade I tweeted about trying to figure out.

meyer lemons| tangelos| tangelo peel| navel oranges| ginger| cardamom| pomegranate molasses

Recipe? Ha! Ha! Ha!  You do know me, right?  Let’s just say I’m in “perfecting” mode.  I’ll get back to you with the real when that happens.

I do need a name for this creation.  This joyful melange of flavors that has me giggling at the thought of breakfast tomorrow.  Mmmmm, help.

N♥

Here’s a quick look at what made it home this month…

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HFTM | Hollywood 23Jan11

just a few things that made it home from the market…

Oranges | Cilantro | Dill | New Red Potatoes

Last week, My aunt was telling me how she really wasn’t into grocery shopping at all.  She’s very “one store and done,” but her mother’s sister would hit a couple of different stores in an afternoon to get the things she needed, especially if she could save a dime on something.

With that little revelation, a wave of relief washed over me.  I may be crazy, but I’m not alone!  It’s in the genes.  I went to the market this morning, then Trader Joe’s, then 2 conventional grocery stores.  I still have to go to the South Asian shop in the neighborhood to pick up a few things.  And I’ve got to pop by the Korean grocery, too.

I’m am so excited.  Lists, I must make lists.

N♥

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HFTM | Back In The Hood Again 21Jan11

just a few things that made it home from the market…

Tangelos | Onions | Navel Oranges | Brussels Sprouts | Asparagus | Tomatoes

It’s been ages since I’ve been able to get my farmers market on around the corner from the apt.  I saw familiar faces and noticed how tiny it is compared to Hollywood.  I forgot how much I missed the ease of it, too.   I loved being able to shoot within minutes of my last purchase.  Of course, I tore into the oranges before the first click.  It’s so last year in a very good way.

I’m thinking there might be a citrus cardamom marmalade in the making this weekend.  Okay, it really is like old times.  Hopefully, this time I’ll be taking notes.

N♥

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HFTM | Growing In The Yard

just a few things that were growing in the yard…

Broccoli | Tangerines | Lemons

Spent the weekend pet-sitting.  Didn’t make it to the Hollywood Farmers Market.  Watched things grow in the backyard.  Nibbled on a few tangerines right off the tree.

N♥

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HFTM | Hollywood 9Jan11

just a few things that made it home from the market…

Navel Oranges | Meyer Lemons | Onions | Golden Beets | Herbs: Cilantro, Dill, Mint

I’ve been a bit under the weather, but I woke up this morning feeling like there was a break in the storm.  I wasn’t going to cry if I coughed today.

Every week, I set my intention to make it to the market.  I’ve been doing well with that.  I need to start intending to get there earlier, though.  With 40 minutes left to shop, it was still packed.  Great people watching.  All the strollers reminded me of trying to navigate the sidewalks of the Upper West Side.

I knew I’d have a coughing fit in the middle of the market if I stayed too long, so I kept the list short and manageable: Onions and a big ‘ole bag of ORANGES.  Whatever else made it into the bag, made it into the bag.

I’m off to bed early with citrus oil thick in the air and some ginger/mint tea warming my belly.

N♥

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HFTM | Hollywood 2Jan11

just a few things that made it home from the first trip to the farmers market this year…

Greens | Beets | Parsnips

Happy New Year! … and stuff.

Let’s get the whining out of the way: I’m cold.  Seriously, I would love a fireplace and a view of the Pacific. Thx.

Okay.  So, now that that’s out of the way.  It’s raining, again.  There were fewer stalls out this morning and things were def picked over by the time I got there.  Eh, put a little cramp in the MarketMosey, but it also made the trip quicker and more focused.

It’s only been a few weeks, but feels like forever since anything’s made it home from the farmers market.  Glad to get back into a more health-supportive* routine.

These beets are, so, about to get good and roasted.  The greens’ll get a good steam in the next couple of days.  The parsnips, well, they’re kinda cute.  Haven’t the slightest idea what will become of them, but I’m excited to try something new.

Making the best of whatever the situation is  great way to start the year and a great way to just get started.

Nikki♥

*I’ve pulled out my old Natural Gourmet by Annemarie Colbin.