Well happy, happy day! The Farmers Markets are opening around here—many early in response to customer demand! (See, it pays to be demanding.)

I began at the Brewster Farmers Market.

From Bluestone Farm, I got Cavolo Nero (Sicilian Kale), curly endive, and raspberry and mixed berry jams (for my fruit-on-the-top morning yogurt). I was delighted to learn that the Sisters named their kale recipe after me (because they use my default method of cooking greens: sauté garlic in olive oil, add chicken broth, add the cleaned cut greens, cover, turn a few times until wilted the way you like it. Voilà!)

Sister Emanual and KC the Marketmaster

Then it was off to the Bethel Farmers Market. This was opening week. I got there at 12:57 PM. They end at 1 PM. Next week, I’m going there first!

Still, I was able to score shallots and strawberries from Don Taylor.

I replenished my wine supply at McLaughlin Vineyards, picked up some Rough Cut Ranch eggs (the pretty multi-colored ones), and scored a few bottles of Avery soda (locally made using cane sugar). McLaughlin’s is turning into a hot spot for local goods.

And…they’ve begun raising bees at McLaughlin’s.

At New Morning Natural Foods, I got my Foxfire raw milk, Sankow’s Beaver Brook cheese, and a copy of the CT NOFA 2009-2010 Farm and Food Guide.

Okay, time to make this week’s One Local Summer challenge meal!