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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. SextantJune 16, 2015 at 10:46 AM

    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. GwenJune 16, 2015 at 11:54 AM

    What a wonderful visit, and the meal sounds delicious!

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  3. MuffieJune 16, 2015 at 12:17 PM

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

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  4. oklhdanJune 16, 2015 at 4:04 PM

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

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  5. TaborJune 16, 2015 at 6:06 PM

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

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  6. CarolJune 16, 2015 at 7:38 PM

    Love the bouquet! Sounds like a wonderful day!

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  7. SakuJune 16, 2015 at 8:17 PM

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

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  8. BarbaraJune 17, 2015 at 1:20 AM

    What a wonderful treat. Sounds like a perfect Birthday.

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  9. RianJune 17, 2015 at 11:18 AM

    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. AnonymousJune 17, 2015 at 11:18 AM

    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. UnknownJune 17, 2015 at 1:14 PM

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

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  12. Sally WesselyJune 17, 2015 at 10:15 PM

    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. Linda ReederJune 18, 2015 at 12:04 AM

    Wow. Very cool!

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  14. BarbJune 18, 2015 at 11:55 AM

    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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  15. Jenn JilksJune 19, 2015 at 7:58 AM

    What a lovely day, one you deserved!

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  16. KayJune 27, 2015 at 3:26 AM

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

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