Austin’s Urban Farmers Market is Not Far from the Mosaic at Mueller Apartments

For a city its size, Austin seems to have an abundance of great farmers markets. It’s no wonder, though. Austinites seem particularly keen to eat well– and the freshest and often most nutritious produce comes from farmers markets. It’s possible, too, that folks in Austin find supporting local growers fulfilling.

We told you about a the very fine Manor Farmers Market to the west of our home at the Mosaic at Mueller Apartments. You can head the other direction, into town, and find an equally good, but slightly more urban farmers market– The Triangle Farmers Market, which meets at Triangle Park at 46th Street.

By “urban” we mean that the Triangle Farmers Market is designed to be an experience as much as a commercial space. Of course, the experience is exactly why some folks might enjoy shopping at the Manor market, but the one in Manor probably wasn’t intended to be an “experience”. In the case of the Triangle Market, in addition to the good, locally grown produce, you can also count on some live music to serenade you as you peruse the fruits and veggies. And there’s a place for kids to play.

In fact, since it’s in a park setting, the organizers urge you to bring a blanket, buy some tomatoes to go with your sandwich, and have a picnic.

The Triangle Farmers Market meets Wednesday evenings 4:00pm to 8:00pm– perfect for after work. It happens at Triangle Park, 4600 Lamar Blvd. at 46th Street. That’s a very short trip from the Mosaic at Mueller apartment community.

Go to the Triangle Farmers Market website for more information.

Photo used under Creative Commons from Laura Taylor.

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Vegetable Shepherd’s Pie

St. Patty’s Day is right around the corner. One of my traditions is to make Shepherd’s Pie. This year, I am on a diet so I am going to try a meatless option. Want to try it too? Here is your shopping list.

• 6 medium Yukon gold potatoes,
• Kosher salt
• extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 large onion,
• 3 large carrots,
• 2 stalks celery,
• 1 bunch baby turnips,
• 6 cloves garlic,
• Freshly ground pepper
• bunch fresh parsley,
• Worcestershire sauce
• unsalted butter
• veggie burgers or vegetarian protein crumbles
• milk or half-and-half
• Grated Parmesan cheese,

Happy Cooking and Happy St.Patrick’s Day!

How Do I Live Without You….

I’m speaking, of course, about Chocolate.

If I were stranded on a deserted island I would have to have Chocolate to survive. I know that sounds extreme, but for me it’s the truth. There is so much about chocolate that I love, I couldn’t really live without it. I mean yes, if I really had to I guess I could (but would NOT be happy!)

To me… chocolate is the ultimate comfort food. It makes you feel warm and fuzzy inside, and seems to make problems disappear. There is something magical about chocolate.

Tons of chocolate will be sent, shipped, opened, and devoured by Valentines all over the world, this weekend, and I hope you get your fair share of it.

But, maybe chocolate’s not your thing. What’s your chocolate equivalent?