shopping bag

This morning at the farmer's market I bought bags of white grapefruits (for sorbet, of course). Also: more mini Fuji apples -- the ones that I fell in love with last week -- some dried shiitake mushrooms for an Asian-style pesto, curls of dark green baby spinach, and more grilled tofu spring rolls from La Cocina.

Unlike last week, spring was nowhere to be found. Mr. Food Musings sat inside sipping coffee and munching an apple turnover. (It's a tough job...) Before we huddled back up and left for home, we picked up a few steamed chicken buns from Out the Door for lunch.

If you haven't yet read this paean to the market in winter, it might change your mind about braving the sharp winter winds.

Also spotted at the market: Chef Daniel Patterson of Coi, and Alison McQuade of McQuade's Celtic Chutneys (the Elgin habanero is my favorite).

Comments

[Alison]

Hi there - was lovely to bump into you and to meet Mr. FM. Nice to see that he's out and about......I'm off to chutneyland - hope you are enjoying the weather!

[Tea]

How come I ran into everyone BUT you guys? I want to meet the mister!

Thanks for the kind mention. I, for one, was pleased it was back to blustery. A friend from Wisconsin, in town visiting, laughed at me for wearing mittens on such a mild day--but that's how I enjoy it, I dress warmly!

Beautiful grapefruit!

[sam]

I didn't bump in to ANY one at all.
And I wear gloves all the time.

[Catherine]

Tea and Sam - I was actually on the lookout for both of you, but no dice. Maybe this week?