Finally decided to stop at the Migliorelli farm stand in town. Every time I drive by I slow down and read the colorful signs "peaches" "sweet corn" "beans" "tomatoes" (these signs are plentiful in my area as there are many farms to choose from) but my neighbors (the father and older son) happen to work at the farm so I really wanted to give it more attention, being new in town and not having formed opinions on all the local places yet. The issue is that a moment after glancing out the window of my truck I look in the rear view and see little M in her car seat and I think of the trouble of stopping, unfastening, shopping one handed, and buckling back in ...I may sound lazy. .maybe I am. BUT!!! I did stop today and boy do I feel cheated. ..I cheated myself that is. .there is so much good stuff there that I've been missing! Goat cheese, apple cider, meats, and of course a variety of veg & fruit!
...I spent $4.60 on a big bag of arugula salad and a handful of (I think) yellow wax beans. Like I said. .I had one hand so I just did more of an audit of what was there and will double down next time I stop.
So I did a salad for dinner (and some chicken).
Quickly boiling the beans, trimming them first, for five minutes. .rinse under cold water and then dry and stick in the fridge while continuing. ..
Then I cut some fresh basil from my garden into thin strips, red onion also cut thin. Diced tomato, cut arugula, add the beans (I cut them in half) ...quantity is really at your discretion and pleasure. The dressing is red wine vinegar with olive oil and a bit of sugar and salt and pepper.
It was so nice and light. .. will definitely do this again.
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