So, So Fresh

We’re so enjoying the springtime bounty from our favorite farmers market—from first-of-the-season asparagus to sublimely sweet strawberries, it’s a great time to buy local. I’ve created some super salads completely from Peachtree Road Farmers Market ingredients, including a pretty little spinach, goat cheese, strawberry, and pecan plateful. And John’s been thrilled (insert sarcasm here, followed by acquiescence) to try new veggies like Swiss chard, which is just beautiful right now. This NYTimes.com recipe was the perfect way to introduce him to the leafy green, as pasta provided a tasty vehicle for the chard, red peppers, and goat cheese. Another flavorful, easy springtime recipe we’ve recently enjoyed with market veggies is Barefoot Contessa’s basic Oven-roasted Vegetables; the fennel, potatoes, beans, and asparagus are all in season—and good parmesan is a perennial around our house. If you’re not itching to get in the kitchen, don’t let that keep you from stopping by your local farmers market; fresh produce is as easy as snap peas and carrots—just bite, chew, and repeat. Oh, and don’t forget the strawberries (oh, the strawberries…yum!).

Available at Peachtree Road Farmers Market NOW:
Arugula, Asparagus, Beets, Carrots, Eggs, Fennel, Green Beans, Herbs, Kale, Lettuces, Onions, Peas & Pea Shoots, Snow Peas, Spring Garlic, Strawberries, Swiss Chard, plus fresh yogurts, cheeses and local meats.