The month of May, such a great time of year! The weather is getting warmer and the summer farmers markets are just beginning to open, where the asparagus should be plentiful! I happened to take a trip to the Copley Square Farmers Market on Friday and I was able to find some rhubarb, radishes, scallions, leafy greens, such arugula and spinach. Something else that I found which I have bought in the past are garlic scapes, which are the tops of the garlic plant and edible just like the bulbs. Now that I am writing about these, I wish I bought some on Friday. You can use garlic scapes in place of garlic in any dish that you make. They taste great chopped and tossed into a salad, add to a pasta dish, or even in a salad dressing. I guess I will have to go back to get some!
Rhubarb is a great in-season fruit that should be available in the farmers markets. Rhubarb is a very tart fruit which is often paired with sweeter fruits, such as strawberries, or paired with a sugary dessert like a pie or crisp. Last spring, I made Cindy Crawford's strawberry rhubarb pie, which I found in a magazine, and strawberry rhubarb jam. I hope to make both again this year because I was very happy with the results. Other things to know about rhubarb...it stores well in the crisper and be sure to cut off and discard the leaves because they are toxic. Rhubarb is also good for you and has tons of calcium, vitamins, and antioxidants.
And lastly, make yourself a great salad with the greens, radishes, and scallions that are available now. Maybe make a fresh salad dressing with garlic scapes. Gotta love the month of May!
Farmers Market Update:
Lots of summer farmers markets are starting to open! Here is a list I have so far that are currently open:
Copley Square - T/F 11-6
Natick - Saturdays 9-1
Charles Square - Fridays 12-6 and Sundays 10-3
SoWa - Sundays 11-4
Central Square - M 12-6
City Hall Plaza - M /W 11-6
Dewey Square - T/F 11:30-6:30 (opens this Friday)
And the list should continue growing!!
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