J and I lived in Portland for a couple of years before moving to Seattle. It was the Portland Farmers Market in 2005 where I tasted my first Pimiento de Padron. Since then more people have caught on to these little Spanish beauties. Though Whole Foods Market carried them for a limited time last summer, I’d rather get them straight off the farm if possible. Sol to Seed Farm sells them in season at their U-District Farmers Market table on Saturdays, but if you go there, expect to stand in line. The market opens at 9:00 a.m. Get there early!
Preparing Padron peppers: Heat olive oil in frying pan. Add whole peppers and toss until lightly scorched. Sprinkle with coarse salt. Eat them like popcorn. Toss stems in compost bin.
I am so excited about this week’s box. Not only did it include Padron peppers, but more tomatoes, sweet peppers, and tender salad mix I eat every day.
This weeks box includes:
Roxy and Cassius don’t like peppers, but I do!
Salad Mix
Dragon’s Tongue Bean
Padron Peppers
Sweet Peppers
Tomatoes
Cucumbers
Cabbage
Cilantro
Summer Squash
Last October I planted garlic for the first time at this house. It’s an organic hard neck Killarney Red. Today I pulled up the last of the garlic and I’m looking forward to using a clove or two tonight. Though…I haven’t decided what’s for dinner…maybe peperonata.
Home grown organic Red Killarney garlic
Makes my mouth water
Right? I almost ate the whole thing…had to save some for Jason.
I adore roasted peppers of almost any type.
Funny, I saw a similar post from another blogger a few days ago. Guess the universe is encouraging me to try some roasted peppers. they do look good
Come and link up to this week’s party when you get a chance…http://inherchucks.com/2012/08/02/whats-in-the-box-37/. Looking forward to seeing you there!
Hey there- just linked up! I’m also on a restricted diet for another 2 months (since mid-June) but my CSA fits nicely into this eating program. Only thing I wish for is fresh fruit…mine is a full vegetable share.
Must.Find.Padron.Peppers.
I love padron peppers so much. We used to get them in our CSA when we lived in Northern CA, but here they’re a little harder to find.