Chef Dan Osser of Interbay Whole Foods Market on June 16, 2011. Photo copyright 2011 by Zachary D. Lyons.
Chef Dan Osser of Interbay Whole Foods Market’s Meat Department, returns today for another cooking demonstration at 4 p.m. Dan brings with him all the sunshine you will need today, as well as a lot of great information and ideas. You ever wonder what the science is behind why you need to let meat rest after you remove it from the heat when cooking? Last month, Dan explained it to us in detail. And his long history of working with some of Seattle’s best chefs and farmers makes him an expert on working with what’s local, in season, and at your Interbay Farmers Market today!
Yugoslavian red lettuce from One Leaf Farm. Photo copyright 2011 by Zachary D. Lyons.
Meet Yugoslavian red lettuce from One Leaf Farm. Paul asserts, and I find it impossible to argue with him, that this lettuce is the most beautiful lettuce on earth. Just look at it! It is, in a word, spectacular. It is delicious, too. And you won’t find it in any grocery store. Take a break from mundane romaine, green leaf and red leaf lettuce. There are dozens more lettuces to life than these common varieties. Mix it up with some of One Leaf’s 15 heirloom lettuce varieties today!
Ribeye steaks from Olsen Farms. Photo copyright 2009 by Zachary D. Lyons.
Cloudy or not, it is still grilling weather. As your physician and your attorney, I advise you to head straight to your Interbay Farmers Market right now, and pick up some of these ribeye steaks, or other local, meaty deliciousness, from Olsen Farms. Cut out the middle man. Get your meat directly from the farm at your Interbay Farmers Market!
Sunburst summer squash from Alvarez Organic Farms. Photo copyright 2011 by Zachary D. Lyons.
And toss some summer squash on the grill, while you’re at it. You know, Alvarez Organic Farms is harvesting 10 different kinds of summer squash right now. One of my favorites is this sunburst squash. It is lovely, isn’t it? Easy on the eyes. Pleasure on the palate!
Baguettes from Tall Grass Bakery. Photo copyright 2010 by Zachary D. Lyons.
Ballard’s own Tall Grass Bakery has joined the ranks of the many great farmers, ranchers and food artisans at your Interbay Farmers Market. Did you know that they got their start with our original farmers market in Fremont? Yup. Stop by and grab one of their wonderful baguettes this afternoon. Okay, maybe get two, since you’ll be gnawing on the first one before you even leave the Market.
Big Beef Tomatoes from Billy's Gardens. Photo copyright 2011 by Zachary D. Lyons.
Tomatoes are here! Billy’s Gardens has begun to harvest their big beef tomatoes, and many more varieties are soon to follow. These are the ultimate slicer for sandwiches and topping burgers, yet they cook down nicely, too. Woohoo! Local tomatoes!!!
Of course, this is just a highlighting of what you will find today. There is still plenty of other stuff just waiting for you at your Interbay Farmers Market this week. For a full accounting of what you will find, see What’s Fresh Now!
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