Quincy Mass. has a Farmer's Market that runs every Friday during the summer. I went down today and saw a lot of good looking fresh produce and other food items. I got some fresh zucchini, just picked today, and cooked it up as part of supper. Fresh and delicious it was and I'll post the recipe next, probably tomorrow.
What else did I see? Quite a lot, here's what stood out. First of all beets, red of course but there was a golden variety too. Both looked good, nice specimens and you can eat beet greens too so something to look forward to there. Fresh peas were in evidence, still in their pods, this is pea season right now and what you want is to get them as fresh as possible. Use them within the first 24 hours of picking and you will have a real taste treat. Wait any longer and their natural sugar converts to starch. They'll still be okay but not special. More? I'll go quickly. A bakery table with an assortment of loaves and some pastries. Fresh honey, there's nothing like it and they'll give you a taste. Dairy products were available, fresh meat of various kinds, I know saw lamb, and there were lots of greens, arugula, lettuces, spinach, fresh herbs and much more. This is all off the top of my head so...If you want to know more get yourself down there next Friday and check it out.
Where? The market is located in the parking lot bordered by Hancock St. and Revere Road. The entrance is across the street from the Court House
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