Pea Tendrils

We woke up this morning, had our cup of coffee, and got ourselves to the farmer's market in Harvard, MA for the first time. We've been meaning to go for weeks, but the stars haven't aligned for us to make it yet (stupid house maintenance - we slacked off on the house all spring & summer to train for the PMC, and alas, the house has started falling down just in time for winter).

We discovered pea tendrils for sale at the farmer's market. I had no idea you could eat the pea GREENS. And to think, when I grow peas, I just let that stuff de-compose in place (no hassle compost). Shows you how much I have to learn. At any rate, we sauteed the greens/tendrils up with garlic, onion & olive oil in a the stir fry pan. Very tasty.

We also had a surprise visit from our pal who lives in California - it just happened to be his birthday. Just when I was despairing that we lived so far out in the sticks that no one ever came to see us, this guy from the left coast gives us a call, and shows up for lunch. It was great. We had great weather & it was a beautiful day. And instead of hearing 'you guys live in the middle of no where' we heard 'wow- this is BEAUTIFUL' - a very nice change. I think the foliage & sunshine helps...

What else? we caved in & turned the heat on. We had a huge condensation problem last night - and its in the 50s in our bedroom, so I guess it's time. Bummer though. This winter is supposed to be brutal on the heating oil bills.

As soon as the red sox hurry up & win, I'm going to bed.... 'night!