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Farmer's Market

My sister-in-law, Jeannie, came for a weekend visit and made it a special birthday.

On Saturday, we went to the Burlington Farmer's Market.  I had never even been before and I was impressed with the number of vendors and the variety of food items on offer.



Jeannie bought artisan goat cheese and butter, pea shoots, baby garlic, fresh picked lettuce, strawberries, cookies, chocolate covered salted caramels and a beautiful birthday bouquet.  She made a fabulous dinner--salad with the lettuce, strawberries, and toasted walnuts; fresh fettuccini with mushrooms, pea shoots, baby garlic and goat cheese served with a basil chicken sausage.  SO yummy!


I wish that the salmon color of this peony showed better, but it is a sweet smelling and beautiful bouquet that I was so happy to have on my table.

I didn't take a picture of the lovely meal she prepared, but I had the left over pasta with sugar snap peas, the pea shoots, and goat cheese the next day.

Delicious leftovers.

i felt spoiled for my birthday.  Thank you, Jeannie!

Comments

  1. Sounds like a wonderful dinner made with good fresh ingredients. It was great of her to make you such a nice birthday dinner. BTW, Happy Birthday!

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  2. What a wonderful visit, and the meal sounds delicious!

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  3. Aren't you fortunate to have such a lovely person in your!

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  4. Sounds delicious! Glad you had a lovely day with good company!

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  5. Sisters are the best! We are so lucky to have them.

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  6. Love the bouquet! Sounds like a wonderful day!

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  7. What a wonderful SIL! Sounds like a perfect way to spend (and be spoiled) one's birthday.

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  8. What a wonderful treat. Sounds like a perfect Birthday.

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  9. Don't you love Farmer's Markets? What a great way to spend your birthday... and what a great sister-in-law! Happy Birthday!

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  10. So nice of your sister-in-law to come and help you celebrate your birthday.
    That farmers market sounds so bountiful at this time of year.

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  11. What a nice way to spend your birthday -- being spoiled! Glad it was so much fun.

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  12. What a wonderful sister-in-law you have! She really did make it a special day for you. The kindness of others is always so appreciated. When they can cook delicious meals, that is a bonus. The flowers are lovely also.

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  13. I want Jeanie for my S-i-L! She really knows how to spoil the Birthday Girl. Glad you had a fine day, Olga. I'm wondering which birthday this is? Love your bouquet.

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  14. What a lovely day, one you deserved!

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  15. Oh my! Happy belated Birthday, Olga! I'm so glad you had such a nice day.

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