Organic Farmer's Market

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Spent this Saturday morning, with some friends. We went to the organic farmers market, Biofontinhas, where the wonderful owner, Avelino was there to greet us. I love how passionate he is about, what he does, you see it when he talks to you, his eyes light up. All this produce, is a result of his passion for organic food, so I thought I’d show you what I picked up today.  I came home with a fresh baked loaf of oatmeal bread, some butternut squash, some baby eggplant, a lovely bouquet of spearmint, some fragrant lemons and some fantastic potimarron. My mind is already a flutter with so many things I can make with these fresh gorgeous ingredients. Some sweet and some savory dishes, we shall see what the week brings.


xo, Diana

Comments

  1. Manuela ©October 8, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    You have a lot to cook with for the next few days :)
    The picture quality is awesome!
    Hope we can meet again soon.
    Kisses

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  2. AnonymousOctober 8, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    E o Avelino é um simpático, sempre prestável.
    Como deves saber há um projecto para um mercado de produtos biológicos a implementar numa zona adjacente ao paúl da Praia da Vitória e que funcionará aos sábados de manhã. Infelizmente os bons projectos tardam a entrar em funcionamento e este não é excepção, contando até à data com sucessivos atrasos e adiamentos. Não vejo a hora daquilo arrancar para eu mandar-me de bike Praia abaixo fazer as compras matinais.

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  3. IlídiaOctober 9, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    Olá, Diana. Adoro a Biofontinhas não só pelos seus produtos, mas também pelo acolhimento e simpatia do Avelino, da Maria João e do senhor João. Já lá vou há muitos anos e mesmo quando dava aulas na Graciosa e vinha a casa passar o fim de semana, ia lá comprar legumes e verduras para levar. O projeto de que o Miguel fala chama-se Bioazórica e é uma cooperativa que representa uma grande parte dos agricultores biológicos do arquipélago. Vamos passar a ter uma maior variedade. Só espero que os produtos praticados não sejam muito diferentes dos do Biofontinhas. Beijos e bom domingo.

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  4. What a Dish!October 9, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    We also love the organic farm! Thanks for commenting on my blog; I look forward to looking at your recipes!

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