Singing in the Rain

 

Hi Farmsters,

 

They are predicting rain for Wednesday afternoon and evening; I won’t speculate on the accuracy of the projections. There still will be plenty of opportunity to pick your own in the rain for those that own foul-weather gear (formerly known as oil skins). We will continue to pick blueberries and green beans, rain or shine, and have them in the store for sale at the usual extravagant price.

 

As far as lettuce goes, we are not keeping up with demand. AI says: Making a raw salad with chard and kale instead of lettuce creates a crunchy, nutrient-dense dish that holds up well in the fridge for days. Key preparation steps include removing tough stems, chopping the leaves finely, and massaging the greens. For those of you that don’t give your significant other routine massages, this is what you do : Pour a little olive oil or lemon juice on the greens and rub them gently with your hands for 1 to 2 minutes to make them soft. While doing this task you can also wear your oil skins (see picking in the rain).

 

While on the topic of rain, Jamaican Night Buffet will also take place rain or shine. We have plenty of under-cover seating. The ambiance of being under a metal roof in the rain is amazing; another form of steel drums. You may need an umbrella, if you don’t have oil skins, to get from your car to the pavilion. Once under the pavilion you will be engulfed by the tantalizing aromas of Jamaican cooking.

 

The menu:



Jerk Chicken and Pork w/ Mango Salsa

Jamaican Escovitch Fish

Rice and Beans

Sauteed Callaloo & Cabbage

Fried Plantains

Festival Dumplings

Spanish Town Style Potato Salad

Caribbean Cucumber Salad

Jamaican Slaw

Jalapeno Corn Bread

Toto Bread Pudding

Lemonade, Ginger Beer

 

Farmer Ron