farmers market

Pimientos de Padrón

September 12, 2011
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A few months ago I attended a “Farmers Market Boot Camp” session with Darya Pino, the creator of the blog Summer Tomato. While the title of the event sounds as though Darya had us running laps around the building and bench pressing bushels of beans, in reality a small group of strangers were led on […]

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Mountain View Farmers’ Market

July 6, 2011
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I’m happy to report that my first visit to a California Farmers Market was fantastic. A few weeks ago, CK and I took a Zipcar to Mountain View to check out their Sunday market. We arrived at 9:30 AM, only 30 minutes after they opened and it was already jamming. I shudder to think about […]

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Davis Square Farmers Market Opening Day

May 26, 2010
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As I type this it’s currently 86 horrible degrees in Boston. Yesterday was similarly unbearable for what is generally speaking a very mild time of year in New England. This sudden heat wave essentially put me over the edge and I found myself beyond irate that I had moved into a loft without central air, […]

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$20 and the Copley Square Farmers Market

July 15, 2009
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I’m absolutely astounded at the amount of gorgeous fresh produce that I was able to purchase yesterday at the Copley Square Farmers Market for less than $20. Yes, I still had 25 cents to spare after my vegetable shopping spree that included rainbow carrots and ruby red beets from Atlas Farm, summer squash and zucchini, […]

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An Erin Cooks Contest: The Good Life Duo

November 26, 2008
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Congratulations Emily! You were “lucky number” 44. You’ll be receiving the “Pink and Cheesy Party Duo” that includes Great Party Fondue and Party Confidential: New Etiquette for Fabulous Entertaining in the mail shortly. Thank you to everyone for participating! Your next opportunity to win is outlined below. Fresh From the Farmer’s Market: Year Round Recipes […]

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