belated

I don't have a camera right now, and things have been so hectic lately... thus no posts in forever (sorry!). I can assure you, however, that I've been very much enjoying summer's bounty.

The nectarines are starting, as are the plums, berries, and tomatoes. And of course I have been enthusiastically eating spring greens, asparagus (Already done for the season; we're looking forward to next year's crop here in SF!), baby potatoes, squashes, and my new favorite: fresh garbanzos. They are firm and nutty with a great toothy texture. I sautéed them in olive oil and added them to dal with rice. I'm really looking forward to corn, more tomatoes, watermelon, peaches and cherries. My mouth is watering thinking about all the beautiful farm stands we'll get to in Vermont.

I'll be moving to Eugene, Oregon in the fall. While it is hard to leave the unbelievable variety of edibles available in SF year-round, I am excited to try what Oregon has to offer as well. Much of Oregon's produce is intensely flavorful, just a really fine example of how good fresh, locally-grown stuff can taste. I'm especially looking forward to nuts, apples, mushrooms and berries, which I have found to be exceptional in Oregon.