So...how does one catch up on nearly two weeks without blogging? It seems to be somewhat of an occupational hazard that when I'm preaching alot or have a lot of writing to do, the blog suffers. But it is good to be back and there is so much to catch up on.
I'm in Houston, Texas for the rest of the week but was delighted to taste my first Sungold tomato from the garden right before I left. While we've been eating herbs and greens for weeks now, it never truly feels like summer to me until the tomatoes come in and with seven tomato plants (lots of sungolds, red cherry, and plum tomatoes) I'll be in the thick of it soon.
There's also alot at the markets. The new Eastside Neighborhood Farmers Market has been going well. It is small--with Urban Delights and Brownson's farm selling produce, herbs, and from the latter, some of the most delicous looking canned vanilla peaches I've ever seen. The Saturday Regional Market is a hopping place these days. Ananda from Sacred Seed has been there (and plans to be there through the season) with tons of produce. She's just across from Stones Throw at the end of the "E" shed.
In cafe news, I was shocked to discover that Lucky Moon and Stars Cafe had closed--fairly abruptly. But then a recent visit to the new and super cool Sugar Pearl Cafe (at the corner of Crouse and Burnet) revealed that Debra Sorrentino is now cooking there and bringing her food with a conscience to Hawley-Green.
Speaking of that neigborhood on the rise, the new Hawley-Green Bistro (in the Pascale's Bakehouse space) was set to open yesterday. Their menu looks fantastic and if the taste I had at the Strathmore Art on the Porches a few weeks back is any indication, then you'll want to check them out at your first opportunity.
McDonald Family Farm will be coming to Syracuse next Thursday bringing pre-ordered, pastured-raised meats and poultry. Peter brings his truck to the Grace Church parking lot from 6-7:00 pm every other Thursday to make it easy to get delicious, clean, local, meats. Want to place an order? Check their website and drop Peter an email to get added to his Syracuse Farm Connection email list.
Oh, and did I mention that my favorite granola comes in chocolate now??? Life is sooo good!
Phew, lots going on. Isn't it great?
The Hawley-Green Bistro has postponed their opening until July 9, due to some slow equiptment arrival. But we're all waiting with baited breath!
Posted by: Brenna | July 04, 2007 at 10:35 AM
Brenna, Thanks for the update!
Posted by: Jennifer BB | July 05, 2007 at 01:31 AM
Hi jennifer- since you're in Texas i thought I'd fill you in on the market.Stones Throw had some lovely beets which are being roasted for a salad, Ananda had beautiful greens, as usual. And the first basil of the season.Snap peas from both farms will be making their way into some risotto. Meg from wake robin is introducing a new maple yougurt. And she had raspberries, mmm. I'm thinking some sort of desserty thing tonight with the beautiful bottle of Framboise that I have from John Sistars vineyard down in Jamesville. Any ideas?
My cherry guy had his first of the season cherries, so we'll have a pie soon too.
On the way home we made a stop at Sugar Pearl- which is totally fun, and has great coffee. Anxiously waiting for the Bistro to open, they say Monday. Fingers are crossed!
Posted by: kb | July 07, 2007 at 11:15 AM
Welcome back, Jennifer! Keep up your wonderful work.
Posted by: Jennifer Walters | July 08, 2007 at 09:04 AM
Lucky Moon closed?! Say it ain't so!
Ironically enough, I was just at Sugar Pearl this afternoon ... While I'm happy to have this great new addition to the Cuse, it's sad to lose one of my favs.
Posted by: LuckyMoonFan | July 08, 2007 at 09:37 PM