Farmers Market

Fresh Vegetables

Fresh vegetables from the Traralgon Farmers Market can be purchased every last  Saturday of the month. I got four fresh greens,  cabbage, Dutch carrots, beetroot and potatoes which will keep us going for weeks I think. The cabbage is so large, the farmers do wonders with their crops.  Vegetables are very friendly and healthy food; however some people may be allergic or not allowed to eat them.  Choosing the right vegetables that suit for the diet is necessary.

Beautiful flowers, seedlings, homemade jam, honey, organic vegetables and fruits, cheeses, Barramundi fish,  free range eggs, deer and lamb meat and freshly brewed coffee to name few that you could get in the Farmers Market. People enjoy to come to buy that fresh produce, or they come for strolling looking around while having hot fresh coffee.

What I do with my vegetables.

The cabbage is for salads, sliced and braised.  I could stuff the leaves with spiced rice.

Grate the cabbage, cook with other vegetables and use it for vegetarian spring rolls.

Potato is such versatile vegetables, you could do so much with it.  Baked, roasted, mashed is the natural thing to do.  However, small serves are always advisable.  It is a shame that some people have to avoid eating potato due to health reasons. But if you take potatoes on your diet but not too often, good cooking is needed.  Using high fat and adding cream and cheese products can be replaced with vegetables oil and herbs for the flavours.  I may have the recipe for it.

The Dutch carrots are excellent to be eaten raw for snacking, and of course, they are delicious boiled, dressed with chive/parsley butter then served with meat.  I think for my family, it is good to have the Dutch carrot as they are, have it fresh.  It tastes sweet, is also crunchy and tender.

The beetroots, I will roast and serve them with a lot of herbs to garnish a homemade flatbread. Spiced yoghurt is the companion for it.  Beetroots cooked this way are an excellent garnish for grilled or roasted meat dishes as well.

I could make ricotta pies or fritters,  served with a green salad and the roasted beetroots.  A good and delicious vegetarian meal.

A week with fresh vegetables to play, it is going to be fun.  More creative cooking is happening in the kitchen.  I am looking forward to sharing recipes with you all.  Stay tuned.

To Be Continued.

Thanks For Stopping By

Until Next Post

Susy