{"product_id":"the-farmers-market-cookbook-the-ultimate-guide-to-enjoying-fresh-local-seasonal-produce-9780865718227","title":"The Farmers Market Cookbook: The Ultimate Guide to Enjoying Fresh, Local, Seasonal Produce","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Clear and instructive, its recipes [are] delicious . . . Along with all those wonderful fruits and vegetables, this book belongs in your market tote.\"--Adam Rapoport, Editor in Chief, \u003cem\u003eBon Appétit \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFarmers' markets and CSAs are among the best places to find high-quality, diverse, and exciting vegetables and fruits. But the rich array of unusual varieties can be confusing and overwhelming. From detailed produce descriptions to storage tips, preparation techniques, and over two hundred flavorful recipes, \u003cem\u003eThe Farmers' Market Cookbook \u003c\/em\u003ehas the answer to every prospective locavore's perennial question, \"What do I do with this?\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeaturing a range of traditional favorites alongside innovative creations showcasing the stunning flavors of heirloom fruits and vegetables, this guide to seasonal eating will help you engage your powers of creativity, learning, and experimentation. Recipes include: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGarlic scape vichyssoise\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePotato fennel \"risotto\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBeef roulade with cilantro mojo\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCantaloupe salsa\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eEating locally cultivates appreciation for those who grow our food. Full of practical insights from field to fork, \u003cem\u003eThe Farmers' Market Cookbook \u003c\/em\u003ecelebrates the small farmer's labor of love with recipes that showcase every crop at its best--essential reading for anyone who wants to appreciate fresh food at its best.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"[Shanks and Grohsgal's] collective wisdom on culinary techniques and fresh produce has helped to create a highly targeted guide with dozens of seasonal recipes that maximize freshness and flavor.\"--T. W. Barritt, author of \u003cem\u003eLong Island Food: A History from Family Farms \u0026amp; Oysters to Craft Spirits \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"In this handy guide\/cookbook, Shanks and Grohsgal offer practical tips on how to store and prepare your farmers market and CSA veggies.\"--Boston Herald\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Julia Shanks \u003c\/b\u003e is a chef, serial entrepreneur and certified pilot whose passion for food preparation began when she was 12 years old and determined to bake, grill and steam her way through the complete set of Time-Life Cookbooks. In her later years, she honed her culinary talents working in restaurants around the country, developing a taste for fresh, local and seasonal foods. Today, Julia consults with restaurants, farms and food producers, helping them maximize profits and streamline revenues. In her tiny, urban garden in Cambridge, MA, she harvests vegetables seven months out of the year. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Brett Grohsgal \u003c\/b\u003e has dedicated himself to delighting tastebuds from New England to California, working as everything from line cook to executive chef, while developing and sharing his appreciation for artisanal, seasonal foods. As his passion for cooking evolved he began growing his own produce, and in 1996 he and his wife established Even' Star Organic Farm. Even' Star focuses on harvesting crops year-round for restaurants, grocery stores, universities, farmers markets, and the Grohsgals' own successful CSA, while adhering to the highest standards of responsible environmental stewardship. \"Life is too short, and farm life too arduous, to ever grow or eat boring foods.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"New Society Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50414112964882,"sku":"9780865718227","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_41715d8f-f2dc-4514-8ad0-0c3cb2271913.jpg?v=1729359436","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-farmers-market-cookbook-the-ultimate-guide-to-enjoying-fresh-local-seasonal-produce-9780865718227","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}