A small taste of Maui’s flora

Upon our descent from the summit of Haleakala, we stopped at the Kula Lodge for breakfast. We had been up for over six hours at that point without any coffee or food and froze our rears off up on the summit. Needless to say, we were thankful to have our hands warmed and bellies full….

Farmers Market 8/23/12

One too many days late, but I did make it to the market last Thursday and was able to take some photos but time hasn’t allowed me to get the post up till now… Monday, the following week. This week I intended to buy a honeydew melon but only found ginormous melons. Like way too…

Farmers Market 5/3/12

Good day at the market despite not really having much of a game plan for things. So I went for a little of this and a little of that. Radishes are new this week and I was happy to find some green garlic. Citrus season is winding down fast so I only came home with…

Farmers Market 4/12/12

Much smaller haul this week. Lots of green! Cabbage English peas Asparagus Kale Green garlic Oak leaf lettuce (I think) I was happy to see a ton more english peas at the market. But after shelling them today I was greatly disappointed with the yield. Very small immature peas. I may have to hold back…

Farmers Market 3/15/12

I managed to forge the wet and foggy weather this morning and made it to the market. Had a small haul of veggies today because of our trip to Tennessee and North Carolina next week. Most of the veggies I picked up today are for some vegetable stock for a winter minestrone soup (in addition…

Farmers Market 3/8/12

Aside from the artichokes and citrus I didn’t have much of a plan for the market today. I think I came out with a pretty good variety this week. I noticed a few new items this week, specifically guava and taro root, that I chickened out in purchasing. But thats what a google search and…

Farmers Market 2/9/12

I skipped last weeks market run. While it mostly came down to being tired from the days prior, I thought I might be able to stretch what was left for another week. I’ve not been happy with the amount of food waste I have had lately so my laziness was a good push use up…

Market Bounty 6/18/11

Half Moon Bay Farmers Market English Peas Multicolored Carrots Golden Beats 1 Avocado Sunflowers to make up for the lack of sunshine lately