Spring at the Farmers' Market

And armed with canvas bags, we were ready and willing to buy 15-20 tomato plants in anticipation of eating only tomato sandwiches for the duration of the summer. Alas this wasn't to be, so we consoled ourselves by watching the British peeler-man hawk his wares. We, like everyone else, are mesmerized by his speech and deft peeling skills, but, like everyone else, have never bought one. I am always too shy to step forward in front of the crowd and hand over my five bucks.

Until today! After our fruitless (he he!) search for the tomato plant lady we returned to 16th Street and there he was, alone, no crowd, just quietly munching on a carrot. A little star struck (I'm so sad) I triumphantly made my purchase. Along with ramps, fiddleheads, rhubarb, sorrel and mustard greens it was consolation for the absence of tomato plants.

Oh yeah, and I had a pumpkin doughnut too.

Comments

[tommy]

Is that pile of carrot shreds on the right side made from the peeler? Wow...

[natasha]

They certainly are! And if you see the ridges made on the carrot stub, he cuts these and then shaves rounds of carrot flowers off the face. Best five bucks I've ever spent.