While it has a been pretty mild winter here in Idaho, I am very ready for spring to come around. I miss all the color and all the food. These past few year I have been trying to eat food that is actually in season, not from the other side of the world. I have noticed that asparagus is starting to appear and that makes me very very happy! They are the first sign that things are beginning to warm up. Today at the commissary the strawberries were reasonably priced, not $8 for about 6 berries. My daughters and I are anxiously awaiting the local farmers market to open. It is in Boise and its about 3 blocks long. The first two blocks are all fruits and vegetables. They are all local farms, or from peoples gardens. Everything is organic and the prices are a dream come true. The people are so wonderful, they tell you how they grew everything and the best way to cook it to bring out its true flavor. Mixed in with the vegetable vendors are some folks that make their own honey, sauces and my personal favorite, ravioli. I am especially fond of the ravioli because it is made by an actual Italian, so its a little touch of familiarity for me. The the last block and a half are filled with people selling hand made crafts. There are beautiful paintings and photographs. There is a man who makes sculptures for your yard made of iron and glass. My favorite is a man who makes gorgeous wooden spoons and cutting boards. I think I may get myself a dark cherry cutting board this year. My eldest daughter loves to use her allowance to buy biscotti and bread sticks. My littlest loves to get a small bag of freshly made doughnuts, all warm and covered with powdered sugar. We are all so very excited to see what new vendors will be there this year, and to visit all our old favorites!
Well, I am going to go enjoy my strawberries and whipped cream now! :)
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