Berks County, PA farmers Charis and Michael, opening day of the Emmaus Farmers Market 2010.
How do I get in touch with my Inner Italian when I’m not in Italy? For seven months of the year, I purchase just-picked produce at my local farmers’ market. It’s one of the best ways I know of to eat “Italian.”
Dinner possibilities sprouted before me.
Walter grilled onions and asparagus coated in olive oil while I cooked rigatoni.
I tossed in some cooked cannellini beans and sage for the first of many simple, satisfying summer meals to come.
Sprinkle on freshly grated Parmesan or breadcrumbs crisped in olive oil for a vegan dish.
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How true about the farmer’s market. In Italy most are not actually farmer’s markets – they still go through wholesalers for most of their wares, but that too is changing. The whole idea of having daily or weekly markets outside and near my house is what attracted me and kept me here. The Farmer’s Market in Madison, Wisconsin was practice.
Joshua,
Do you live in Italy?
I was in Italy with my sister in ’89. I was there for 2 weeks- she stayed for a year. I am looking forward to the day that I can go back with my sister and see all of the places I didn’t get to see last time. We had the best time touring around and staying in small hotels and eating the wonderful food and drinking the wine. Can’t wait to go back and find Pizza Fantasy in Rome- best pizza ever!
what a lovely dish! Yes, eating fresh is so Italian!