Dear Friends and Neighbors,
It was a little slow at the market last Saturday;
I do believe that half of our neighbors
were canvassing the other half to get out the
vote.
Aubrey McCulley of UNI reports that the
UNI/UCHS garden continues to produce some greens:
arugula, collards, kale, and chard, and
herbs: sage, cilantro, basil, mint, and dill.
They expect to bring us the last-of-the-season
tomatoes, eggplant, and peppers, hope to have
leeks, and will have garlic. You may even
find a jar or two of flowers, and will definitely
be able to buy cheese and yogurt, pesto, and
Metropolitan Bakery bread. This time of
the year is always iffy for gardeners. Remember
that free compost for your gardens is there
in their garden for the asking.
John King will have nothing new that
he didn't have on last week's bountiful
table. I have mixed feelings about
winter vegetables: I love to eat them but don't
like to think about the upcoming winter. Last
week John forgot to take out some cukes
for us and instead gave them all to his
other market; he promises to do better this
week. I personally am waiting for the second
Lancaster County frost that will make the carrots
deliciously sweet! I may have my wish;
frost was expected out thataway last night.
Bob Fahnestock will have lots of cider for us
this year because they had so many hail-damaged
apples that couldn't go to market but would
make spectacular cider. The list of Fahnestock
apples is shortening; this week we can expect
Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Fuji, Granny
Smith, Jonagold, and Stayman/Winesap.
Lorelle Becton reports that her newest
(and most requested) production is ready: oatmeal
soap. Check it out for its special
spicy scent! Lo will also have made
some more spiced almond oil that, because of
its warming effect, is good for massaging aches
and pains. These two products are, of
course, in addition to Lo's usual lotions and
potions, shaving soaps, etc.
Brent Fox has not responded to my nudge
note, so I am not sure he will be at the market
this week. Let's assume he will be there
as scheduled with his usual assortment of pastured
meat and poultry.
The very oldest of you will remember an old
and great TV program called TW3: "That
Was the Week That Was," which pretty much
sums up how many of us feel right about now.
See you at our Farmers' Market this Saturday,
and for 2 weeks after that.
sue minnis |
