August 27, 2011

Purple Cauliflower

purple cauliflower - Vancouver, WA farmers market
One of the many things I like about farmers markets is the interesting varieties of produce there. While grocery stores tend to carry just the most well-known, easily recognized fruits and vegetables, family farmers like to experiment, and bring the results to the market to share.  Where else would you find Armenian striped cucumbers, dry-farmed Early Girl tomatoes, corni di toro peppers, white eggplant, or even romanescu?  And, of course, someone who can tell you what that odd fruit or veggie is, and how to enjoy it at home.

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