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My trip this Sunday to the Farmer’s Market was awesome! Spring has definitely sprung and the variety was overwhelming. Every available stall was filled with a farmer, and I enjoyed just walking through and visiting with some of my favorites. Here is what I found:
From Coke Farm, organic broccoli rabe and celery root. Organic kiwi from Four Sisters Farm. Organic asparagus from Bounty of the Valley Farms in Salinas. And organic greens from Heirloom Organics. I also found some wonderful baby artichokes, which I hope to put to good use this week later this week, along with everything else. This is my menu plan for the week of Monday, March 8:
Sunday: Potato and green chili stew with lamb, Rancho Gordo Rio Zape beans, homemade tortillas
Monday: Leftovers
Tuesday: Pasta with Asparagus Pesto, Lamb Mint meatballs
Wednesday: Greens with Cannellini Beans and Garlic, Celery Root Salad, roasted Salmon
Thursday: Leftovers, sautéed brocolli rabe
Friday: Dinner out to celebrate basketball end-of-season party
Saturday: Roast chicken with artichokes and caramelized lemon
What is on your menu plan this week? Any great ideas to share?
Comments (2) Posted by Kitchen Gadget Girl on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010
Filed under Eat local, menu plan
This weekend’s Farmer’s Market was fabulous! At my favorite greens stand, I picked up a bag of baby beet greens and a pound of purple potatoes. At another organic stall, I found some fresh asparagus. And just next to that, baby artichokes from Castroville, the home of Artichokes!
Here is my menu plan for the week of February 22nd:
Monday: Roasted chicken with roasted potatoes, steamed asparagus
Tuesday: Out to dinner after bball practice
Wednesday: White Bean Soup – I am still searching for a slow cooker recipe, any suggestions?
Thursday: Grilled lamb chops, Shaved-Artichoke and Parsley salad (I am going to leave out the serrano ham), bread
Friday: Something braised, I have just not figured out what yet. Might be short ribs, might be beef shanks. Stay tuned.
What is on your menu plan this week?
Comments (6) Posted by Kitchen Gadget Girl on Monday, February 22nd, 2010
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With all the rain, and a holiday week, I need some quick ideas for dinner. I threw this menu together this morning, while standing over the latest edition of Cooking Light, with my iPhone right next to me. Easier to make my shopping list that way!
Here is my Menu Plan for the week of January 19th:
Tuesday: Roasted Chicken with Potatoes and Butternut Squash, chard
Wednesday: Vegetarian Chili (from Frog Commissary Cookbook), cornbread, salad
Thursday: Leftovers
Friday: TGIF – Take out and movie night
And even though she has no idea what my blog looks like, I want to wish my Auntie Marie Happy 95th Birthday!
Comments (2) Posted by Kitchen Gadget Girl on Tuesday, January 19th, 2010
