Thursday, November 24, 2011

Abundance to give thanks for

Parsnips
 I'm so lucky to be able to visit the Santa Monica Wednesday Farmers' Market so frequently. It's just a short walk from where I work - a trip to the market during lunch break is a perfect way to clear my head and energize me.

Squash
Yesterday it was brimming over with abundance - and shoppers.

Flowers of all kinds
Brilliant colors


Exotic offerings, like this citron.


Even everyday vegetables look gorgeous.


Before you know it, it will be time for Christmas.
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6 comments:

  1. smalltownmeNovember 24, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    Vibrant colors! How would you use the citron? For zest?

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  2. shrink on the couchNovember 24, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    Might be my first ever glimpse of parsnip. How have I lived so long without it? And, what do you do with it? LOL beautiful pics. Happy Thanksgiving!

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  3. GlennisNovember 24, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    shrink, I actually bought the parsnips this time around - I've never had parsnips before and felt adventurous.

    We have too much food for Thanksgiving, so I think I'll cook the parsnips on Friday or Saturday. I'll let you know!

    Happy Thanksgiving!

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  4. AlexiaNovember 24, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    I love parsnips - so sweet! If you roast them in the oven they caramelise... yummy.
    When I was a child my mother used to cook them with carrots and then "mash" them together... lashings of black pepper and some butter... delicious!

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  5. AnonymousNovember 24, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    Roasted parsnips are delicious!
    I envy you your market, we don't have a good one, even in the Summer. I believe in buying local and you can't beat the taste. Winter here in Indiana means grocery store veggies and rock hard tomatoes...sigh.

    Albug

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  6. AnonymousNovember 28, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    Would you believe I've never tasted parsnips? And I'd be tempted to purchase that citron just because it looks so fantastic!

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