Today was low key. Household chores and laundry were completed. I spent time getting caught up on online communications. I cooked yesterday, so had leftovers today -- baked chicken with stir-fired rainbow chard with Asian seasoning and corn on the cob. I added an appetizer size caprese salad and finished with blueberry crisp. All fruits and vegetables were locally grown and obtained from the farmers market.
I love this time of year. The fresh produce tastes so much better than what we have access to during the winter. Shopping and cooking become a delight -- so many wonderful flavours and colours to combine on a plate. Being part of the local micro-economy with smaller growers feels fantastic. I appreciate knowing the people who grew what I'm taking home to eat. The fall squash and root crops will soon arrive for sale, yet this heralds the end of the growing season. We aren't there quite yet, but it is in the offing as autumn arrives.
The song today is a tribute to farmers. Stay safe. Enjoy!
Here's to the Farmer -- Luke Bryan
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