Canuco Farms

It’s a rare treat when I get to visit Union Square’s Friday Greenmarket, but yesterday morning, up early and unable to fall back asleep, I took a jog over the bridge from Brooklyn to see if anyone else was up in Manhattan.  Besides commuters (not much conversation there!), I ran into–who else?–those other early birds, our hard-working farmers.  Hector, Kira’s partner, was out setting up his stand with help from Catherine, a fellow New Paltz-ian at his stand, Canuco Farms.  We chatted a bit, I bought some sprouts, and then he gave me some dried stevia.  I’ve only seen it in its processed, packaged state as a sweetener, so oh boy! was I in for a treat.  The dried leaves couldn’t look less appetizing, but they are good! Despite appearances, they’re profoundly sweet and amazing in a glass of chamomile tea (Hector provided the dried flowers, as well).  Thanks, Hector!  Yet another reason to get up early and visit the market before work.

Saturday May 31st, 2008 in Farms & Friends | No comments »