Now that Memorial Day has come and gone, this will probably be one of the last weekends I spend in the city. I am leaving for Italy next weekend (for a much needed vacation), and then I am looking forward to many fun weekends on Eastern Long Island with family and friends.
In the meantime, I was up bright and early to see what the Tribeca Green Market had to offer. And as expected, it did not disappoint:
I saw peonies at Latham's Farm Stand in Orient last weekend, but didn't think they would survive the 3 hour drive back to the city. Pout.
No matter. Good things come to those who wait. I bought these peonies this morning, and they are georgeous.
A quart of fresh strawberries
(Hot house) tomatoes and field grown basil
Baby beets. Where is the goat cheese? (Answer: in the refrigerator. Beet and goat cheese salad is on the menu for Sunday night dinner.)
Baby red onions
Asparagus
Seedless cucumbers
When I get back from Italy, the Tribeca CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) will be in full swing. I can't wait for the fresh vegetables (from La Baraja Farm in Goshen, NY) and fruit (from Wilklow Orchards in Highland, Ulster County, NY). Oh, and did I mention? I purchased a fresh egg share as well!