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Saturday Smiles: Santa Barbara's Very Colorful Farmers Market 5/26/18!

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We woke up to a beautiful sunny day.   As I am writing this post it is 65 degrees Fahrenheit, and we are anticipating a high of 71, today.  Given that it is a holiday weekend, we were anticipating a busy Farmers Market with tourists in town.  However, that was not the case.We loved the three color versions of cauliflower pictured above.

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This lettuce arrangement was lovely, we hated to disturb it to grab a couple of heads.

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These sweet red onions were shining in today's sunshine.

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Early girl tomatoes are here.  They are the first to ripen.  We are waiting for the heirlooms that will show up next month.

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These are Kentucky Wonder beans (pictured above).  They are flatter than their cousin, the blue lake bean.  We tried them last week and bought more today.  They are crispy and delicious when sautéed, or steamed.

 

Speaking of beans, the Asian market had long green Chinese beans in green and dark burgundy. They are good stir fried with soy sauce and garlic.

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This eye popping colored Chidon kale deserved a photo, even though we are not fans of kale, and our friend James Dray loves kale.  To your health James! 

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And as we were nearing the exit, we noticed that the papaya grower had added growing pineapples to his non-GMO fruit offerings.

 

Hope you enjoyed our tour through the Santa Barbarba Farmers Market.  Wishing you an Abundance of Saturday Smiles!

 

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Comments(22)

Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

What a colorful group of photos - can't pick a favorite. However, today  the colored cauliflower is talking - makes me want to grab a head of each.  

May 26, 2018 12:51 PM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD we love roasting those cauliflowers and we brush them with garlic infused olive oil in the oven .  They really are delicious.  A

May 26, 2018 12:55 PM
Debb Janes

Oh yum. I may do that tonight - we haven't fixed it like that in a while. 

May 26, 2018 01:00 PM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Jane Chaulklin-Schott we do plan our meals as we walk along, and sometimes, we change plans if something new or different appeals to us.  We went to the fish market today after the market.  A

May 26, 2018 12:57 PM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Endre Barath, Jr. We would have picked one up to try, however, we had plenty that we bought already.  Next week, perhaps.  A

May 26, 2018 01:01 PM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

Thank you Alexandra, I almost forgot to get to the Santa Barbara market today 

May 26, 2018 01:05 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Ron and Alexandra

That was certainly a beautiful and colorful arrany of produce in Santa Barbara today. I love roasted cauliflower...indeed all mixed vegetables roasted together works for me!!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Jeff

May 26, 2018 01:47 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Great photography as usual A. of Ron and Alexandra Seigel . Summer has hit here in full force. Our highs have been in the 90's for the last couple of days.

May 26, 2018 02:11 PM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Hi Ron and Alexandra Seigel (A).... I love every one of the veggies shown....they are just beautiful and it makes me want to make another salad for dinner.... 

May 26, 2018 02:43 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Hi Alexandra... that lettuce arrangment was like a work of art... no wonder you hated to disturb it. Reminds me of how Paris markets and how beautifully everything was presented.  The purple kale was quite beautiful as well.

May 26, 2018 03:02 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

You always present such colorful pictures of the wonderful treats at your local farmer's market!  Those red onions, with the lettuces and tomatoes would make a delightful salad!  I planted 6 tomato plants at my home this year.  One of the vines is an Early Girl.  It is loaded with green tomatoes that I can't wait to ripen.

May 26, 2018 03:21 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Ron and Alexandra- I am not a cauliflower lover but those colors are gorgeous!!! We bought our first cherries for the season today and they are yummy!

May 26, 2018 05:49 PM
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Hi Ron and Alexandra,  Thanks for sharing these fabulous pictures.  Makes me want to find more recipes using these great fresh vegetables.  Yum!

May 26, 2018 09:03 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Morning again A.

While I was scrolling down I noticed garlic and olive oil for the cauliflower.  Hmm, got to give that one a try

May 27, 2018 02:54 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Alexandra and Ron --- the colors practically jump off the page. It's nice you are enjoying nice clear skies there, it's not so bright here yet.

May 27, 2018 06:29 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Michael Jacobs It is clear here this morning, and promises to be another lovely days.  The wind is keeping that marine layer at bay, so far.  I hope blue skies come your way.  A

May 27, 2018 06:52 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Ron and Alexandra,  Now you have me thinking a great salad with all hese pictures for lunch , but I am doing a open house 11-2

 

May 27, 2018 07:00 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Will Hamm we wish you a very successful open house, and a wonderful day.  I hope the right buyer walks in.  A

May 27, 2018 07:03 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Ron and Alexandra Seigel,

I had to swing by to see what colorful gems you found this week at the Santa Barbara Farmers Market. You did not disappoint..everything is gorgeous but I have to admit the lettuce arrangement and the Kentucky wonder green beans caught my eye!

May 27, 2018 07:07 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I enjoy your visits to the farmers' market.

Thanks for sharing your photograph.

May 28, 2018 05:53 AM
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Looking at the beauty and color of those pictures I believe fruits and vegetables are our equal.

May 28, 2018 08:05 AM