Today is October 2nd, 2009.

the new farmer’s market and other thoughts

The farmer’s market in our new neighborhood is small, but I like it a lot already.  The people at the stands are personable and chatty, and the prices are slightly less expensive.  In my old ‘hood, the market was famed throughout the city, so people would come from other areas of the city, making it [...]

Today is July 19th, 2009.

Sunday hodgepodge.

It’s about 12:30pm on a Sunday, which is the first day of my weekend, and is when I get most of my food shopping done.  I do this on Sunday mornings for 2 reasons: the grocery store is still fairly empty, and it’s the only time I know I will be able to find a [...]

Today is May 19th, 2009.

In which I talk about local bread and mushrooms.

[Get ready for a long one!]
True, I complain about my neighborhood constantly and can’t wait to move out, but I’m no fool.  I know that most people would love to live in Queen Village (especially for the measly rent we pay) because it’s safe, old, beautiful, and one of the most walkable neighborhoods in Philly.  [...]

Today is May 10th, 2009.

Fresh, local produce… at last.

Yay!  The farmer’s market by my house (arguably the best in Philadelphia) has returned!  I do love that thing, even though I’m super awkward and I dread the actual purchasing-of-the-food aspect.  I don’t actually know why, but buying things from people directly, particularly when there’s no line and you have to be assertive to get [...]