The more and more I do my happy little challenge, the more and more excited I get about doing it! I wake up thinking "what can I do today......" Today I woke up and thought, "its Tuesday, it's farmers market day!" I have been going to Berkeley's market every Tuesday for the past few weeks, and really feel like I have discovered some treasure in the world. Before I just thought it was a place for... well, not a place for me, but OH how I love it now! I know I know, there are some weirdo people there, as you might expect in Berkeley. (the strange conversations I overhear... and weird noises coming from a guy playing the didgeridoo.) BUT the food is BEAUTIFUL and the people are really so nice.
I can really say that the food that I have eaten so far that I bought at market has really been fantastic. I think this is for several reasons: 1. the food is local, so it wasnt picked that long ago and didnt have to travel over oceans or countries to get to me. 2. No pesticides or chemicals (although, i dont know if i can actually "taste" those) 3. They are in season!
Oh how I love food. I'm so obsessed with food lately, and just super excited about trying new foods out and healthier ways of eating. I even bought artichokes, which i grew up HATING. I just have these very vivid memories of "artichoke night" in my house. Im SURE everyone else in my family has fond memories of this night but me. I remember the large green artichokes my mom just pulled from the steamer, and the GIANT bowl of mayonaise. I just remember people scooping the cold, white, wiggly mayonise and forcing it into their mouth. I vividly remember my sister LICKING the mayonaise off her fingers. (love ya sis!) I WAS DISCUSTED!!! Oh, did I mention I loathed mayonaise.... So, I dont think it was the artichokes per se....Every veggie deserves a second chance....
I am so excited to share with you my new find. My new discovered "treasure"... I was buying some lemons when I saw a box of these fruits. When I asked the woman about them she said they were delicious and offered me a sample. MMMMMMMMM yes very good. SO, I bought one (this one is smaller... they werent cheep). SO- MY challenge to you. What is this fruit?!!! I know of course because I snapped a picture of the sign. If any one guesses correctly, I will personally send to them a finished bar of my handmade lavender soap!!! (will be done in 5 weeks). SO be honest and dont look online for help...... no cheaters. Post your guess in the comments for a chance to win!!!!
Hint: it tastes like a mix between mango and pear. No cheating. Good luck.
See you all tomorrow! OOOOH, and I got my FIRST SPROUT on my veggies- lettuce!
8 comments:
Love your blog today. I love veggies so much. I LOVE artichokes! Maybe you should try them with butter if you still hate mayo. I don't know what that "fruit" is! Looks like a turnip! hah! Is it bread fruit? I'd love to go to that market! Sounds fun. A didgeridoo on the street! hah! FUN! I have two didges and can't play them!
Love you!
Is it a chirimoya?
I have the same mayo-related aversion to brussel sprouts. My host mother in Spain served them boiled or steamed and doused in mayo. I still can't eat them.
pango turtle fruit? LOL I can't wait to hear what it is...
Yes Marissa your right!!!! You win a glorious bar of soap (in 5 weeks.. hah)
You might need to remind me at knitting! Good JOb!
Thanks for all the comments. I might do another competition soon!
try dipping the artichokes in warm butter, or not dipping in anything!! we had these a lot when i was a kid, mom and i LOVE em. no idea what that fruit is. i feel like a failure.
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man, I haven't had chirimoya since I was a kid, I should really get some. I don't think Will has ever tried it. Yay for you trying new fruit!
I have seen those before and been like, "WHAT?" Now I know what they taste like. How do you prepare them?
Mary, you just cut them up. Dont eat the seeds or the skins though.
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