Sunday Funday!

Since my last post, a lot has happened! So I'll give you the quickest synopsis I can...

Fun Fact #1: I received my first box of vegetables on Thursday! My roommate, Brittany, and I were absolutely geeked about it! The blessed box contained eggs (soooo much better than eggs you get at a supermarket - you HAVE to try them), collards (I think), green onions, turnips, radishes, broccoli, chard, carrots, strawberries and a spring lettuce mix that had some great arugula. After the initial excitement subsided a bit, Britt and I faced the reality of "what are we going to do with all of this?" Well, the biggest problem is the turnips, radishes, chard and collards. However, I'm going to try to make turnip fries, potato salad with radishes and lentil collard soup. Wish me luck!

Fun Fact #2: I went to the Downtown Charleston Farmer's Market yesterday! I was on a reconnaissance mission to take pictures of as many vegetables as possible for our new online directory and was able to chat with David Howe, owner of Owl's Nest Plantation, Rita Bachmann, of Rita's Roots and Karen Kennerty of Kennerty Farms. All three had incredible produce and it was a pleasure chatting with them. (I also managed to procure a bouquet of flowers from Thackery Farms which is now sitting in a water pitcher on my kitchen table. Brittany and I are determined to put a more feminine touch on our house).

Fun Fact #3: Leigh Webber, of Leigh Webber Photography and one of our newest members, does some great photography. She has just put out a newsletter. Check it out!

Fun Fact #4: I had my first Coast beer on Friday! (Actually, I had three...) And they were absolutely delicious! Their brewing facilities are located over at the Navy Yard in North Charleston (about 2 minutes away from our offices).

Well.. that about does it for the morning. My first weekend in Charleston exceeded all expectations (did I mention I also had my first trip out to the beach at Isle of Palms?)

Locally Yours...

Amy

Lowcountry Local First