Bounty

So this morning I went to the Green City Market in Chicago and this is what I brought home with me:

 

• Oakleaf green lettuce
• Duck eggs - (the farmer told me they are a bit richer then hen eggs)
• gala apples
• fresh raw velvety Wisconsin cheese
• pecans!?!

• Scallions (that smell amazing - kind of butter-y??)

Now this right here is one kick ass salad in the making.  Anyone who is worried about what they can find local should rest easy - because if I can find this in Chicago after a dark and cold winter, you'll be amazed at what you can find.

So another couple tips before the challenge begins:

1. Start taking a look at your local grocery store to see what they already carry from local farmers, stores like Whole Foods have signs up for their local produce.  But don't be afraid to ask the grocer if they stock fruits/veg from any local farmers
2. Check out www.localharvest.org to see when your farmers market begins

3. Try something new!  I've never had duck eggs, but asked the farmer what the difference was and received a 3 min. explanation of all the different ways he likes to eat them (he likes his soft-boiled, but his girlfriend likes them hardboiled...)

5 days til the challenge begins...

happy eating

Erin