Davis Farmers’ Market!
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Saturday morning was far too windy to ride, so I headed off to the local Farmers’ Market. I met up with a girlfriend and we perused, shopped, chatted with vendors, had coffee, and sampled. My favorite sample of the day was the Meyer lemon jelly at the Glashoff Farms’ table. Tart. Sweet. Lemony. This jelly would make a perfect glaze for a fresh fruit tart, or brushed onto cake layers before finishing. I bought the big jar. Check out their website: http://suisunberry.com/index.htm
We tried the pour over coffee. I thought it was too weak; my friend thought it was too strong. It was a Goldilocks moment. To be fair, I am mostly an espresso drinker, so very few regular coffees will be strong enough for me.
I learned that Davis has its very own currency, “Davis dollars.”
Davis Dollars
Davis Dollars
Davis Dollars
How it works is that you buy the “Davis Dollars” and they can only be used in Davis. The thought is that it will encourage local spending and build a sense of community. For more information, check it out: http://davisdollars.org/
Time to get back to business … so many incredible, beautiful produce finds at the Davis Farmers’ Market!
Assorted Vegetables
Fresh, sweet, juicy peaches
Royal Anne Cherries
Sweet red cherries
Berries!
Sweet, fragrant strawberries
Succulent blackberries
Flowers
We went to Crepeville for breakfast (http://www.crepeville.com/). My friends each got a Benedict-type dish, and I got fresh fruit and a side of potatoes. As always, it was wonderful. I don’t go out for breakfast very often, but I do enjoy Crepeville’s breakfasts.
Breakfast at Crepeville
Breakfast at Crepeville
The "side" of potatoes ... $2.95 and enough to feed a family of four!
Fresh fruit, cut to order, $4.95 and completely worth it!
I’ll do my best to get the Magpie Cafe dinner post up tomorrow. Here’s a sneak preview …
Chicken with Bloomsdale Spinach
