tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post3550165696643373727..comments2024-03-16T10:01:48.154-07:00Comments on Chronica Domus: To Market, To MarketChronica Domushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06732224119040843337noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-9815405996217119692015-05-16T21:31:37.744-07:002015-05-16T21:31:37.744-07:00Lindaraxa,
You'd have a ball at this market. ...Lindaraxa,<br /><br />You'd have a ball at this market. I imagine you planning dinner as you wander from stall to stall buying bunches of this or that on a whim. That is the only downside of this fabulous market. One never quite knows when to stop. <br /><br />I would have thought that New York city would surely have as glamorous a market as SF, no? Chronica Domushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732224119040843337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-56894594436724309702015-05-16T09:52:30.262-07:002015-05-16T09:52:30.262-07:00OMG! this is worth a trip to SF. It makes NYC'...OMG! this is worth a trip to SF. It makes NYC's market look like a dump. Seriously, even I would get up early to visit a market like this. We do have our share here in Georgia but nothing like this. They are very small. My biggest problem is getting up early enough. Usually by the time I arrive all the good stuff is gone.<br /><br />Last year I did manage to purchase some fresh eggs at one of the local markets. What a difference. You are so lucky CD and that is one stylish basket...but then again, I would not expect any less from someone like you!lindaraxahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15721286284279902181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-20676229705096312652015-05-15T17:38:20.284-07:002015-05-15T17:38:20.284-07:00Hooray for you! I'm sure you'll be enjoyin...Hooray for you! I'm sure you'll be enjoying the Red Hawk in no time. It does not last long around these parts. In fact, we can get quite carried away and eat an entire round of it over the course of an evening with a few glasses of wine and some great bread.<br /><br />I wrote a post on the simplest cheese my husband makes early last year. You can read it here:<br /><br />http://chronicadomus.blogspot.com/2014/03/cows-blue-tits-and-little-miss-muffet.htmlChronica Domushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732224119040843337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-54314573248796400982015-05-15T17:31:53.534-07:002015-05-15T17:31:53.534-07:00Hello Lord Cowell,
The mushroom vendor has an ama...Hello Lord Cowell,<br /><br />The mushroom vendor has an amazing selection, which makes cooking fun. Chanterelles are my favorites, so flavorful, but only available at certain times of the year.<br /><br />So glad you are on the wicker bandwagon too - plastics be gone! I think it started in childhood with a trip to Bournemouth. We drove by a wicker basket maker and my mother purchased the sweetest little baskets for my sister and I. Please do persevere and find some beautiful baskets for WBP (and then write a post on your finds). Such a lovely alternative to the dreaded plastic bag.Chronica Domushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732224119040843337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-25246204949628553212015-05-15T15:51:06.841-07:002015-05-15T15:51:06.841-07:00What an absolutely amazing place! I love the varie...What an absolutely amazing place! I love the variety you have available, especially the mushrooms! <br />I would like to bring back wicker baskets: trugs for the garden, baskets on the front of bicycles, wonderful shopping baskets like yours, traditional washing baskets, and large wicker firewood baskets. Let's make a start and ditch plastic alternatives.Lord Cowellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08022567039394790375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-92006328380350517262015-05-15T15:36:19.333-07:002015-05-15T15:36:19.333-07:00I am impressed that your husband makes cheese. Ou...I am impressed that your husband makes cheese. Our cheese classes at Cow Girl Creamery were more about tasting and learning about the different cheeses. I found the Red Hawk last night at my Whole Foods. I am excited to try it. WF carries a small selection of Cow Girl Creamery cheeses.slfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04405972029307714164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-25748897720324629932015-05-14T19:16:49.726-07:002015-05-14T19:16:49.726-07:00Oh, I'm sorry to hear that their outpost in DC...Oh, I'm sorry to hear that their outpost in DC closed. <br /><br />My husband makes cheese too, inspired by a visit to the Cow Girl Creamery up in Point Reyes.Chronica Domushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732224119040843337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-19187920953184817822015-05-14T19:11:33.191-07:002015-05-14T19:11:33.191-07:00Whenever you are ready to muster up that courage, ...Whenever you are ready to muster up that courage, we should set up a play date at the farmers' market, bright and early. The crowds are quite tolerable. Mind you, I am a Londoner and nothing beats those crowds.Chronica Domushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732224119040843337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-83132089560841588332015-05-14T12:16:42.725-07:002015-05-14T12:16:42.725-07:00Yes, I do! We used to have a Cow Girl Creamery in...Yes, I do! We used to have a Cow Girl Creamery in our area (Washington, DC) but it closed. While it was still open, my husband and I took a couple of cheese classes there. I wish the shop was still around because it had the best cheeses.slfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04405972029307714164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-12179031060574960002015-05-14T10:42:04.119-07:002015-05-14T10:42:04.119-07:00Ah you've done the Ferry Building market proud...Ah you've done the Ferry Building market proud! I love Acme bread, eat their Whole Grain as my toast every morning. So good. And I'm really intrigued by those eggs. I've shied away from attending the market - due to the crowds - but it looks like I ought to muster up my courage and go.LPChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209861350905135093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-91791879247496887982015-05-13T18:51:13.524-07:002015-05-13T18:51:13.524-07:00slf, if you enjoy bold and stinky cheeses, you wil...slf, if you enjoy bold and stinky cheeses, you will love Cow Girl Creamery's Red Hawk.Chronica Domushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732224119040843337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-25472090298523468642015-05-13T17:18:32.506-07:002015-05-13T17:18:32.506-07:00Thank you for recommending the Red Hawk - I did no...Thank you for recommending the Red Hawk - I did not know about that. Yes, the bread in SF is irresistible and while I am normally not a bread person, I devour all the bread on offer at restaurants in the Bay Area - and then ask for more, please!slfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04405972029307714164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-13875926960433969202015-05-13T14:46:19.458-07:002015-05-13T14:46:19.458-07:00Hello elaine,
How marvelous that you grow much of...Hello elaine,<br /><br />How marvelous that you grow much of what you consume in your very own productive vegetable garden. I dabble a little too, but nothing I grow would feed my family for more than a handful of meals, hence my weekly stop in at the market. For the past few years I've grown older varieties of peas, tomatoes, strawberries, and lettuces, along with apples, pears and plums from our trees. This year I'm experimenting with potatoes. Not sure how well that will go but I'm keeping all fingers and toes crossed.Chronica Domushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732224119040843337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-27026832007879302202015-05-13T14:33:18.393-07:002015-05-13T14:33:18.393-07:00I love all your pictures of the farmers market - t...I love all your pictures of the farmers market - they make everything look so tempting and colourful and there is so much choice - I can understand how you came away with a basket full of goodies. I grow a lot of my own veg so don't buy a lot and our market is only once a month unfortunately - and I agree that everything is far superior to the supermarket offerings and the people should be given a helping hand wherever possible.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-16961659101575042962015-05-13T14:01:27.856-07:002015-05-13T14:01:27.856-07:00Hello slf,
So happy to read that you've exper...Hello slf,<br /><br />So happy to read that you've experienced the joys of shopping at my favorite farmers' market. Frog Hollow Farm is a delight, and even Prince Charles made a point of visiting their outlet when touring the Ferry Building several years ago. <br /><br />As I wrote in my response to AD, above, when next visiting the market, make sure to pick up the fixings of a picnic lunch so you too are able to enjoy such local delights as Red Hawk (a particularly pungent triple-cream locally made cheese), a loaf of sourdough bread, and other assorted comestibles to enjoy while taking in the views of the bay.Chronica Domushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732224119040843337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-10025339012836992892015-05-13T13:46:36.738-07:002015-05-13T13:46:36.738-07:00The Saturday Ferry Building Farmers' Market is...The Saturday Ferry Building Farmers' Market is the best! We always make a point of visiting when we are in San Francisco. By going first thing in the morning, we can enjoy a fabulous breakfast out in the fresh air with a view of the Bay Bridge. The last time we were there, there was even live muscial entertainment, Perfect! Being out-of-towners, we mostly have to satisfy ourselves with what we can consume on site, but we also buy things such as small jars of organic marmalade from Frog Hollow Farm and the most wonderful lavender lip balm from Eatwell Farm to bring home with us.slfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04405972029307714164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-42414749909689414582015-05-13T10:08:36.513-07:002015-05-13T10:08:36.513-07:00AD, next time you are in town, I encourage you to ...AD, next time you are in town, I encourage you to do as you would when visiting Paris (or France in general for that matter). Shop at the farmers' market for a picnic lunch of fresh breads, local cheeses, olives, veggies, fruits, and even a bottle of wine from one of Napa's wineries . Take it all to a nearby park, and enjoy the bounty as a local would. Bon Appétit!Chronica Domushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732224119040843337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-65203026256461060312015-05-13T09:55:29.365-07:002015-05-13T09:55:29.365-07:00Naomi,
I wholeheartedly agree with you. It is so...Naomi,<br /><br />I wholeheartedly agree with you. It is so depressing that supermarkets play such a dominant part of the food chain in England, and especially so in London. I cringe on the occasions I find myself in one of my family's local supermarkets and see the selection of fruits and vegetables on offer, all wrapped in PLASTIC!!! It is such an absolute waste of resources to be packaging every little tomato and potato on offer. However, there are still greengrocers around, thank goodness, where everything looks fresh and one is free to handle goods before buying.<br /><br />London does have a few farmers' markets as you've stated. Have you been to Borough Market? It has become quite the destination nowadays.<br /><br />A kitchen garden is a dream to be sure. Lots of hard work, but as you've discovered with your window box, very rewarding.Chronica Domushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732224119040843337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-10054678847981074772015-05-13T05:44:34.897-07:002015-05-13T05:44:34.897-07:00I love to visit here for lunch whenever I'm vi...I love to visit here for lunch whenever I'm visiting San Francisco -also great place to pick up a host/hostess gift! Sadly I'm never able to shop as I'm a tourist. Quele dommageArchitectDesign™https://www.blogger.com/profile/01481754380363676771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-4653123522744942692015-05-13T03:30:48.369-07:002015-05-13T03:30:48.369-07:00Forgive me if this comes twice but I dont think I ...Forgive me if this comes twice but I dont think I was logged into blogger and my comment either disappeared or went through.<br /><br />But I envy your markets and while we have a few farmer markets dotted here and there it is still very much a supermarket culture in London and that is the one aspect I really despise living here. I just don't trust the food so much and after scandal after scandal I really feel uninspired when going to the stores. My dream like many others is a kitchen garden but of course it is unrealistic when I can barely handle a window box and a few plant pots!Coulda shoulda wouldahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12507021618497645667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-86323902482261287782015-05-12T19:30:37.210-07:002015-05-12T19:30:37.210-07:00Hello Jim,
It sounds as though you perfectly unde...Hello Jim,<br /><br />It sounds as though you perfectly understand the draw of the farmers' market, and also the stands you described seeing back in Ohio. There must be nothing better on the planet than to wait for the farmer to replenish his stand with succulent sweet corn!<br /><br />I shall think of you indeed the next time I purchase a sourdough loaf, a taste I had yet to experience before arriving in San Francisco. It is unlike any other bread I've had the pleasure of sampling - something about the local air, I believe, and the natural yeast that thrives in it.Chronica Domushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732224119040843337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-7292924942413248662015-05-12T18:21:25.071-07:002015-05-12T18:21:25.071-07:00Hello CD, Farmers' markets possess a magneti...Hello CD, Farmers' markets possess a magnetic attraction, and I also have an affinity for farmers' stands. One of the great things about driving around in Ohio in the summer is spotting a table in front of a farm house with a sign "Fresh Sweet Corn". Sometimes you have to wait while they bring more in from the fields.<br /><br />Taiwan does have a huge number of markets of all types, which are fun to explore, but I don't think that any can compare with the magnificence of your Ferry Plaza Market. <br />--Jim<br />P.S. Your next trip, please buy one of those sour-flavored breads, and think of me when enjoying it. That display alone is real incentive to move to San Francisco!Parnassushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08958901307538141468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-30018399725905176492015-05-12T16:44:29.563-07:002015-05-12T16:44:29.563-07:00Hello Karen,
How splendid that you too have visi...Hello Karen, <br /><br />How splendid that you too have visited the farmers' market at the Ferry Building, and managed to enjoy some nibbles along the way, which is practically unavoidable considering the amount of samples at every corner. <br /><br />I do remember Culinaire, the antiques shop you mention, very well. The proprietor used to source some wonderful culinary related items for the shop from France (mainly) and to a lesser extent from England. I suspect the rent at the Ferry Building was enough to have seen them off only after a few years sadly. From memory, the space today is occupied by Sur La Table, which is stocked very well with modern kitchen equipment, but it is no Culinaire. <br /><br />How fortunate you are to have access to a market so close to home. You must delight in the fact that you too get to enjoy impeccably fresh and tasty produce, which is no doubt grown close by in sunny California.Chronica Domushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732224119040843337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-84979284674554137572015-05-12T16:34:04.949-07:002015-05-12T16:34:04.949-07:00Why, thank you, Spud! A post shall of course be f...Why, thank you, Spud! A post shall of course be forthcoming if I manage to harvest anything resembling a potato. Chronica Domushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732224119040843337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-17173943399098823292015-05-12T16:31:21.496-07:002015-05-12T16:31:21.496-07:00CD,
I've been to your fabulous Ferry Building ...CD,<br />I've been to your fabulous Ferry Building farmer's market on a Saturday. Traveling, we couldn't buy all that we wanted, but we had so much fun and I believe we ate some tasty samples. I love the Ferry Building and all of it's stores too. There used to be a store that specialized in antique cooking ware, I can't remember the name of it. Do you think it is still there?<br />We have a lovely Farmers market about 5 minutes from our house and we visit regularly.<br />Wonderful photographs!<br />karenKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08064699521293763744noreply@blogger.com