Is there a time of the year that is any better than spring? Personally, it is my favorite season and there are so many reasons why.
First, spring means that I can break out my cute dresses and strap on some adorable sandels. I'm saying "see you later" to my winter coat and donning my favorite black satin spring jacket (seriously, it's so adorable, I'm sad I can only wear it in the in between weather times!). Now that I'm a non-grad student type person and have all this weekend free time, I live in dresses as soon as the weather agrees with it!
Next, tulips. Tulips are the most awesome flower, ever. I will carry tulips down the aisle whenever I get around the getting married. I have a vase of pink and yellow tulips sitting on the table next to me at this very moment. Tulips are so much more amazing that roses because they have a little personality. I think it looks like they are sighing. When I see my first few tulips of spring, I'm a happy banana.
Finally, the farmers market. I fell in love with the idea of a weekend market during my time in Madison, WI. The market on the capitol square rivals all other markets I've been to, including all the ones I've stopped by in NYC. I miss the Dane Country farmers market, you could do all of your grocery shopping there. While our local one isn't quite so large, the produce is fresh and local. It's also a ten minutes walk away. While the pickings are scarce right now, soon natures bounty will start to overflow the farm stands.
To celebrate spring, Frigidaire was kind enough to sponsor a series of spring posts via Foodbuzz. In keeping with the fresh and local theme, I headed to the farmers market and picked up everything that I could from the stands (the rest was filled in by our local Whole Foods). Farm fresh eggs with crisp spring asparagus and herbs. Sweet raspberries and peppery arugula. Local cream, flavored with bright green basil and finished off with sweet-tart strawberries. This meal gets me ready for spring and looking forward to the bounty of the farmers market.
First, spring means that I can break out my cute dresses and strap on some adorable sandels. I'm saying "see you later" to my winter coat and donning my favorite black satin spring jacket (seriously, it's so adorable, I'm sad I can only wear it in the in between weather times!). Now that I'm a non-grad student type person and have all this weekend free time, I live in dresses as soon as the weather agrees with it!
Next, tulips. Tulips are the most awesome flower, ever. I will carry tulips down the aisle whenever I get around the getting married. I have a vase of pink and yellow tulips sitting on the table next to me at this very moment. Tulips are so much more amazing that roses because they have a little personality. I think it looks like they are sighing. When I see my first few tulips of spring, I'm a happy banana.
Finally, the farmers market. I fell in love with the idea of a weekend market during my time in Madison, WI. The market on the capitol square rivals all other markets I've been to, including all the ones I've stopped by in NYC. I miss the Dane Country farmers market, you could do all of your grocery shopping there. While our local one isn't quite so large, the produce is fresh and local. It's also a ten minutes walk away. While the pickings are scarce right now, soon natures bounty will start to overflow the farm stands.
To celebrate spring, Frigidaire was kind enough to sponsor a series of spring posts via Foodbuzz. In keeping with the fresh and local theme, I headed to the farmers market and picked up everything that I could from the stands (the rest was filled in by our local Whole Foods). Farm fresh eggs with crisp spring asparagus and herbs. Sweet raspberries and peppery arugula. Local cream, flavored with bright green basil and finished off with sweet-tart strawberries. This meal gets me ready for spring and looking forward to the bounty of the farmers market.
This post was sponsored by Frigidaire. When you check out Suzanne Goin's springtime recipes at www.maketimeforchange.com, Frigidaire will donate $1 to Save the Children's U.S. programs. Plus, you'll be entered for a chance to win the new Frigidaire Range with SymmetryTM Double Ovens – featuring two large ovens (that can each fit up to a 28 pound turkey!), providing the flexibility to cook multiple dishes at the same time at different temperatures, so you can get more on the table at the same time.