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Spring Vegetable Soup celebrates the season’s fr Spring Vegetable Soup celebrates the season’s freshest vegetables.  It is easy to make and comforting, which I think hits just the right note for all of us these days.  Best of all, most of the ingredients can be sourced from your local farmers markets.  Local farms and the farmers markets have done a remarkable job finding safe ways to share the freshest spring vegetables and farmers market favorites.  Click link in profile for a recipe and a list of tips and resources to support your local farmers and eat local.  #eatlocal #farmersmarket
It time to show our love to an often overlooked wi It time to show our love to an often overlooked winter farmers market staple, the sturdy (and you might say studly) cabbage.  Even during the coldest months, cabbage makes a strong showing in a winter farmers market. While it is often overlooked, this versatile vegetable is packed with valuable vitamins and minerals and can sub into so many dishes depending on your mood (or desire). We shred red cabbage and enjoy raw in a salad with a light white vinegar vinaigrette, chopped parsley and roasted walnuts.  Other times, we shred red and/or white cabbage and toss into a quick stir fry. (We add walnuts to that, too.) Even if we don't use our cabbage right away, it stays reliably sturdy and fresh in the fridge until you decide to show it some well deserved attention.  Sturdy, reliable and there when you need it, what more can you ask for?  It's time to show a little ♥️. #happyvalentinesday #cabbage #howiwinter  #seasonaleating  #inseasonnow #farmersmarket #farmtotable #eatlocal #farmfresh #eattherainbow #gloobyfood #farmtofork #feedfeed #f52farmstand #farmersmarketinspo #tastespotting #foodspotting  #thekitchn #foodgawker #f52grams #huffposttaste #foodblogfeed #wholefoods #edibledc #vafoodie #insidevirginia #eatloco #vafarmersmarkets #vamarketstories
Anyone who thinks a farmers market is just for sum Anyone who thinks a farmers market is just for summer hasn’t visited @shenandoahseasonal at the DuPont Circle, Silver Spring or Leesburg farmers markets this winter.  An amazing display of color, variety and flavor.  If you are missing this, you are missing out..really you are.  Click link in profile to find a list of winter farmers markets in DC, VA and MD.  Not local?  Look up a winter farmers market in your area.  You may be surprised...the list of markets open year-round continues to grow everywhere.  So much hard work in the harshest conditions.  It is deeply appreciated by those of us who enjoy the winter bounty. 🙏🏻 #howiwinter #wintermarket @loudounfarmmkts @freshfarmdc
These are not exotic sea creatures...but an exquis These are not exotic sea creatures...but an exquisite box of mushrooms from @kingmushroom15. Mushrooms are one of my favorite winter farmers market treats and these beauties are spectacular.  I will roast my king oyster mushrooms tonight with olive oil and garlic, then top with freshly chopped market parsley.  Tomorrow’s breakfast is a Mushroom and Kale Toast.  Click on the link in profile to access recipe in the blog archives. 🍄#winterfarmersmarket #mushrooms #dupontcircle #freshfarmdc #dupontcirclefarmersmarket  #edibledc #washingtondc #washingtonianmag
Beautiful options from the Saturday farmers market Beautiful options from the Saturday farmers market.  We stuffed the zucchini blossoms with goat cheese whisked with seasoned herb oil, then fried in a light batter for a luxurious start to a family lunch.  First we shop, then we feast. 😋 #howisummer #familymeal #farmfresh #zucchiniflowers #farmtotable #markethaul #f52farmstand
Lately we keep piles of tomatoes on our counter in Lately we keep piles of tomatoes on our counter in bowls and platters, which I always stop to admire.  We grab 🍅 to toss into almost every dish...last night it was a vegetable curry and for lunch today, a fresh tomato sauce over pasta.  Click link in profile to find both recipes in the archives.  It is such a simple luxury to savor the season. ❤️🍅 #tomatoes #summertomatoes #farmtotable #farmfresh
Shiny hot peppers....they are just spectacular in Shiny hot peppers....they are just spectacular in the markets these days.  I am throwing hot peppers into everything...sauteed with potatoes and eggs, onto the grill, or in a sauce for pasta.  To us, they are the stars of the season right now. 💫🌶 #freshpeppers #hotpeppers #farmersmarket #markethaul
A little Charlie Parker and a lot of tomatoes went A little Charlie Parker and a lot of tomatoes went into this tomato salad. 🍅#summertomatoes #tomatoes #basil #f52august #farmtotable #howisummer
This was our Sunday family lunch @haaitza. We arr This was our Sunday family lunch @haaitza.  We arrived earlier than check-in so we walked across the street for a family lunch at the hotel’s cafe. Although delicious, it wasn’t the finest meal of our journeys (that would be impossible to narrow down) but its simplicity and the opportunity to share the meal together as a family made it special. Roast garlic chicken with fresh green beans, salad and a plate of frites to share together. Relaxed, simple but chic and convivial in every sense. The hotel kindly rushed to ready our rooms but we could have stayed here all day. (A! 👌🏻 ❤️ 🇫🇷 #hotelhaaitza #haaitza #france #pylasurmer #arcachon #bassindarcachon #sundaysupper #travelwithteens #familytravel #familymeal
We took a ferry across the Bay of Arcachon to Cap We took a ferry across the Bay of Arcachon to Cap Ferret, which is surrounded by oyster beds. We immediately rented bikes to tour the peninsula and visit the traditional oyster village, L’Herbe.  #bassindarcachon #capferret #oysters #travelwithteens #familytravel
This is the perfect way to start a trip on the Bay This is the perfect way to start a trip on the Bay of Arcachon.  The bay hosts over 700 acres of oyster beds producing 8,000-10,000 oysters per year.  We plan to view some oyster action tomorrow by bike.  Today, we eat.  #oysters #arcachon #france #pylasurmer #bassindarcachon
This weekend’s farmers market score. It is offi This weekend’s farmers market score.  It is officially summer!  Eggplant, zucchini and yellow squash with some tomatoes beginning to appear on market tables.  We put almost all into an easy ratatouille for dinner last night but it’s the leftovers we are really after...so good warmed or cool over greens for lunch, or wrapped in a crepe.  Recipe available in my blog archives through link in profile.  Cheers to the new season! 🍅 #ratatouille #inseason #farmtotable #eatlocal
Green beans picked yesterday will be on our table Green beans picked yesterday will be on our table tonight.  I’m thinking of blanching with other vegetables from this weekend’s market and serving with an aioli for dipping.  I just read a simple recipe in @bonappetitmag May issue.  Great use of local farm fresh eggs, too! 👌🏻💕#farmersmarket #farmtotable #f52farmstand #bonappetit
We scored at the farmers market today! A perfect We scored at the farmers market today!  A perfect spring market day. 🥕 #farmersmarket #f52farmstand #food52
One of my favorite aspects of shopping at the farm One of my favorite aspects of shopping at the farmers market is the opportunity to talk to the farmers growing my food. I find much more comfort knowing what is and...more importantly...what is not sprayed on our fruits and vegetables.  #farmersmarket #f52farmstand #eatlocal #talktoyourfarmer
Spinach Salad with a Strawberry-Rhubarb Vinaigrett Spinach Salad with a Strawberry-Rhubarb Vinaigrette is straight from the farmers market to the plate this week. I find it is best to go to the farmers market without a recipe but instead buy what looks best and inspires you.  Click link in profile for the recipe. Also check out familyandforks’ new Vegetable Guide on the blog with info on how to select, store and prep your farmers market vegetables.  It is organized by season and we will continue to update. Wishing everyone a weekend filled with inspiration and remembrance. 🇺🇸
Spring greens are in full bloom at the farmers mar Spring greens are in full bloom at the farmers market this week.  So excited to find garlic scapes (far right). They are almost only available at the farmers market. I keep finding new ways to enjoy these gems and will share more ideas soon.  I also found beautiful broccoli flowering sprouts that I plan to sauté with some chopped garlic scapes.  Vegetables that grow together tend to taste great together, too.  Nature works wonders in many ways. 🌱#farmersmarket #spring #f52farmstand #f52grams #vafarmersmarkets #visitvirginia #edibledc
The first strawberries I have enjoyed this season The first strawberries I have enjoyed this season are not from the market but from the gorgeous vision of @begonamortonstudio at this year’s Great Falls Spring Art Fest. Spectacular! 🍓🤩 •••••#greatfallsva #strawberries #springtime #art #begonamorton #begonamortonstudio #oilpainting #artistsoninstagram #artoftheday #artwork #artist #instaart
This week at the market it’s all about the ramps This week at the market it’s all about the ramps!  Grab them while you can....their season is very short but, for me, their appearance marks the start of spring.  Ramps are a delicate balance of garlic and spring onion and can be used in their entirety...leaves and bulbs.  Chop and sauté to add to an omelette.  Make a pesto in the blender by adding a handful of walnuts, olive oil, a pinch of salt and pepper then thicken with some parm cheese.  Or, char a bit on the grill just before serving as a side dish.  The options are endless, their season is not.  Enjoy while you can!🌱 ••••#ramps #spring #farmersmarket #restonfarmersmarket #virginiafarmersmarkets #eatlocal #shoplocal #familyandforks
Asparagus is here in all its beautiful shades....n Asparagus is here in all its beautiful shades....not just green.  Market-fresh asparagus snaps crisply with a fresh grassy taste of spring.  Its delicate nature makes it well paired with a simple sauce...melted butter with chopped garlic ...or if you are lucky to forage some ramps...finish with a squeeze of lemon and you have a delicate side dish that will pair with almost everything. 😋🌱. #asparagus #spring #farmersmarket #springishere #familyandforks
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