Almost a week later, and tonight I was still savoring the last of the Concord grapes and some varietal Honeycrisp apple cider I bought last week at Atkins Farms. I’m also looking forward to baking something with the apples I picked up yesterday at River Valley Market, which come from a farm in Vermont that specializes in heirloom apples. It’s called Scotts Farm. I’m kicking myself for not noting down the name of the variety, but they’re supposed to be one of the very best for cooking, with a superior texture. Every day, but particularly in the autumn, I feel blessed to live in an area with such a robust local food culture.
I’m also awaiting a package in the mail that will herald the start of a new project: growing delicious sprouts for sandwiches and salads! Sprouts are one of those things that pregnant ladies are advised to avoid in case of getting food poisoning, but apparently that’s not an issue when you grow them yourself. I’m really looking forward to trying the seed mixes I got in a sampler pack: French Garden (Clover, Arugula, Cress, Radish, Fenugreek, Dill); Italian Blend (Clover, Cress, Garlic); Moo Mix (Alfalfa and Red Clover); Russian Mix (Clover, Onion, Mustard, Dill, Fenugreek); and Spicy Mix (Clover, Alfalfa, Radish and Fenugreek). I just don’t know what to try first!!
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