Get The TechniqueI spent last weekend in Vermont and was totally taken with the abundance of farmers markets and roadside produce kiosks. We have a few great markets here in the city, but I rarely have time to go, so it was a real treat to have the time to ogle the veggies.
This was the first thing that got me. Maybe it's my city roots, but I never knew swiss chard came in such amazing colors.
I loved the way these guys just set up right out of the back of their truck. It seemed to work - this was a rare moment of calm for the busy sellers.
These fruits were at a stand set up at an off-the-highway rest stop of all places. Get your gas, get your fast food, get your amazing fresh produce - Thank you, Vermont!
From: Macy | 8/3/09 at 10:08 am
Ah! Rhubarb! Let's make a pie!
From: My Crazy Thoughts | 8/3/09 at 2:58 pm
Wow, that Chard is beautiful! Unfortunately we lack a good farmer's market in our town. I envy that you spent an amazing time googling over all the yummy, yummy produce.
From: Laura Draper | 8/3/09 at 7:40 pm
Are those beautiful pie cherries in the first fruit picture? They tend to be hard to find and I spotted some at a farm stand near me when I went to pick peaches for canning! I snatched some up and holed up with my Mother-in-law in her kitchen and we baked some of the best cherry pies I've ever had! The key is to use real lard in the crust...I swear!
Definitely a good find!
From: Regan Falcon | 8/3/09 at 9:19 pm
Wonderful photos. Did everything taste as good as it looks?
From: Quinn Cartelli | 8/6/09 at 10:43 pm
so glad you could enjoy some of Vermont's finest! the corn is amazing right now, such a gift.
- Dummerston VT