So there I was at the Farmer’s Market the other day, you know the one in Sacramento in that parking lot downtown, underneath what some of us old-timers call the WX freeway? What’s that thing called now? Anyway, I came across something I don’t recall seeing before, but I can only assume I ignored them all the time and became sensitized to them when I was served flowers at a Hollywood restaurant recently…
I stood there like a tourist and took a picture of these squash blossoms, attempting nonchalance, because what idiot takes pictures of vegetables at the Farmer’s Market? I mean, really. I’ve never seen anyone take a picture there. People are too busy pushing and shoving to get to the perfect basket of strawberries, ignoring the fact that this is a civilized society, people and there’s a line here, buddy, I want to pay for my avocados too you know and I got here before you! That is what normally happens at these places. Anybody stopping to snap a photo is just plain cuckoo and should be made fun of.
Less than a minute later and further down the aisle, I walked past a woman pulling out her camera and exclaiming, “Oh! I’ve never seen THESE before.” And then click, click click.
Was she crazy? A camera at the Farmer’s Market? Didn’t we just go over this? Honestly!
So I whipped out my camera again, just so I could show you what she found so fascinating…
Good Heavens, with ingredients like squash blossoms and torpedo onions, what kind of violent offensive would a cook execute in his or her kitchen? Hammunition Surprise? Blood Red Velvet Cake? Firecracker Quiche in a Nuclear Fusion Sauce? I mean, yeah, they sound yummy and all, but the next time you’re at Joe’s Landmines and Chop Suey Bistro, and the guy at the next table blurts out, “This soup is the bomb!”, take cover.
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NGiP would like to thank Drowsey Monkey for adding Nanny Goats In Panties to her blog roll. Every time I visit her blog, I smile, because penguins roam around in the side bar and penguins make the corners of my mouth reach for my ears. Today (Saturday) is Drowsey Monkey’s 1 year Bloggiversay, so go over there and say Congrats! And tell her Nanny Goats sent ya!
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Thanks for visiting my site! I like this piece about scary combative names for veg. When we lived in the UK they called wax turnips “Swedes” do you think that is because they battled them, or because they turned the Swedes into a turnip mash?
I was just scrolling down to ask the same question. Its almost like $1.00 a bag is for the smart foodies and 5 for $1.00 is for the poseurs.
5 for $1 or $1 a bag.
How big are the bags, exactly?
Hi Margaret - I reckon one day somebody at the Farmers Market is going to start charging you for taking photos …. Can’t say I ever remember to take my camera when I go shopping. Hahahaha
Those torpedo onions look scary - wow imagine how much crying you’ll do when you peel those buggers ….
I have those flower thingies … don’t have a bloody clue as to what to do with them!
I wish I had taken photos of the Portland Farmers Markets…the flowers were wonderful and it was just one of those fabulous places.
I think Brittany just gave you the next two photo shoot locations.
My wife has a great recipe for squash blossoms stuffed with cheese, breaded, and deep fried. Mmmmmm! But very very messy!
I don’t know, what do they call that underpass/frwy place now? They had avacados? They didn’t at the EG farmers market. I’ve taken pics at the farmers market before. Of course there was a firetruck involved and firemen. Woooh Wooooh!
Never ealized a farmer’s market could be so eventful.
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I envy you your farmer’s market. We did have one, but it was so poorly organized that it closed up shop. Now there are just random places along the road to pick out a few vegetables or fruit. Harumph.
You have a very sophisticated, yet violent, farmer’s market! I think I’m too hillbilly for it.
I frequent the farmers markets and I’ve never been shoved. Were you there right before closing time? I was enamoured with the pics of the onions and the squash blossoms..wish I would’ve taken them.
Lovely, wonderful, mouth-watering photos. But then, I do cook.
What is a JS kit???
Hello from Speedy! Fun to see all the nice folks that have linked to Drowsey’s anniversary. She is my favorite
Thanks for your comment - see you later !!
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You say it’s not okay, but you did it twice, so since you did it, is it okay? I really really really want to take pictures at my farmers market! Like, really bad.
Only recently discovered you, but have been a regular since. You make my day.
We had those weird looking onions at the grocery store, but they were just thrown in with the purple onions. I did not, however, have the presence of mind to take a picture *grin*
First I have to worry about violence on TV, now the farmers market…where next? Church? The Liquor store? I am not gong to be able to take my kids anywhere!
I’m just amazed you shop at a farmer’s market. Never been. Sounds all healthy and stuff. Can’t have any of that. But I’d go for the pictures. You know I’m all about taking pictures of my food.
And yea for DrowseyMonkey on her first birthday! Par-TAY!
Hi Margaret,
Have been quite busy of late so, couldn’t visit you.But you make me feel lucky that I don’t have to go through the hassles of cooking. 😛 he eh I loved that logo in your side bar’ We Blog Funny’ Yes, you do.:)
see, this is why I try to avoid the kitchen at all costs. too many confusing things in there. and now I have a great reason to avoid the farmers market! yay for me!
Oh jeez…Drowsey doesn’t have a POT so how much damage could she do!?!?!?
Ya know, I just SMILE when I post a comment here ‘cuz of that goat on the soap box! Really - that guy, or gal, is priceless!
Good grief! I’m a hazard to myself and a danger in the kitchen, so…this would not be good for me! LOL Torpedo onions! Yikes!
I really appreciate it 
And yes, I finally updated my blogroll…but even before you were on there you were on my list of daily visits. 
Thanks!
Thanks for blogoversary wishes!
There’s a movie called “The Hit” starring John HURT and Terence STAMP.
Love the punch line.
And on a serious note, I really like how you “spread the love” to other bloggers. Off to check out Drowsey Monkey now.