Tall Tales from Kansas

This was my first stop at the market this past Saturday. More local strawberries. As Dad would say “you gotta get ’em while the gettin’s good”. And I did. And they were. Very good.

Look at these lovely poppies that Moon on the Meadow also had for sale.

Below is a helpful grower assisting this fellow in his quest to get exactly the kind of kale he wants/needs for whatever it is he is planning to do with it.

You know I am a sucker for a good sign.

This is the bouquet I selected. Ack! so wonderful. Kind of a cross between an old fashioned rose and a poppy. I know that is not accurate but it’s where my mind goes.

Another good sign below. Here is the story that goes with it. The winner of a silent auction package got to choose a cake for the Chonky Eats baker to make. From their website he reports… “this is an old Great Depression era concept that traditionally uses a can of tomato soup” but instead he subbed local tomatoes that he canned plus a dash of local tomato wine (? never heard of tomato wine in my life). Again from the website “the acidity from the tomatoes helps activate the leavening and enriches the flavor and color of the cocoa”. I LOVE the name he gave it. They also are featuring a browned butter snickerdoodle this year. It’s insanely good, softer, more flavorful, deeply satisfying. It’s on my list to repeat (every week).

I got a bag of tender salad mix from here… and then I saw a very dense loaf of dark bread – she called it “Norwegian Rye” I think. I don’t care what the name is – a thick slice, toasted, and spread with peanut butter alongside those local strawberries with yogurt and chopped hazelnuts is a breakfast of champions. I had it on both Saturday and Sunday to be sure my taste buds were tasting what they thought they were.

This intrepid adventurer was busy looking for something needed on her scavenger hunt list. I loved the dinosaur. He was helping her look. Or so she said.

These 2 gals in their skirts and jackets helped me pick out the best succulents on the table. They will go in a pot on my back deck.

Here is my basket of goodness for this week. I am working next weekend and then off to France so will miss the next 3 markets. I hope I survive.