...Or at least the Farmers Market!
In a perfect world, all of my grocery shopping would take place at the Farmers Market.
I would never go zooming to Canseco's for a Tombstone at 6:25 on a Wednesday evening, I would make all of Henry's baby food from scratch, and every meal I made would put Ina Garten to shame.
In reality, I am all about the occasional Sam's haul (I mean, really. How can you beat a $5 rotissere chicken?) But there is nothing like going to the market and being surrounded by gorgeous flowers, herbs, fuits and vegetables. And now for a little inspiration...
Lucky for us there are 3 weekly markets in New Orleans.
Tuesdays @ Uptown Square (200 Broadway) 9:00-1:00
Thursdays @ American Can Company (3700 Orleans) 3:00-7:00
Saturdays @ Corner of Magazine & Girod (700 Magazine) 8:00-12:00
Love, love, love tomatos.
Broiled, stuffed, or sliced with Mozerella and Basil drizzled with Balsamic Vinegar.
Which brings me to my next market favorite.
I can't ever leave without picking up at least one new herb plant.
Plant some mint or rosemary near your front door to keep the mosquitos at bay.
Bring them inside for a pretty indoor herb garden.
Or watch them take off outdoors.
Oh, and the flowers! These cherry blossom branches are huge, look great and they last FOREVER.
Can't pass up a bundle for under $8
Just in case you need a little more inspiration, Bon Appetit, Y'all, by Virginia Willis is my new obsession. It boasts "Recipes and Stories from Three Generations of Southern Cooking," and let me tell you it has them in spades. Just try her recipe fpr Shrimp with Parmigiano-Reggiano Grits and Tomatoes and see if you don't agree.
Broiled tomatoes withe feta, oregano and basil
So enjoy the fruits (or veggies) of your labor, and put a little life and color back into dinner plate.
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