Comments on: Farmers Market Update: Amnesia

By: Darya Pino

Darya Pino — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 16:37:42 +0000

Thank you! This was a while ago, but I believe I sauteed them in butter, white wine and parsley. Mmmmm

By: Hillary

Hillary — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 16:32:21 +0000

Great farmer’s market purchases. What are you going to make with those mushrooms?

I like this photo style!

By: Matt Shook

Matt Shook — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 04:09:00 +0000

@Darya

I’m glad your so committed to putting forth a first-rate blog/website. Be careful not to burn both ends of the candle too much…everything in moderation, right?

@Darya, Karen
I was be facetious about drawing the fruits and veggies…as cool as it would be. Ha ha…

By: Darya Pino

Darya Pino — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 19:03:00 +0000

@Mike

They will be back I promise! There is no way I will make this mistake again.

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@Matt

Thanks for your advice. In fact I was intentionally trying to make the images look science-y for a segment on my new site I am designing, so I am actually glad that is what you came away with.

I also very much appreciate your appreciation of the time I spend doing this. With maintaining this site, building a new one and that whole PhD thing I got going on, I pretty much work 90 hrs a week at about $0.20/hr). But it is all worth it for you guys!!

I will not be drawing vegetables for this site in the foreseeable future, but thanks for thinking I can!

Pears sound like a great cereal topping. I tried kiwi and it was ok, but I prefer my kiwi on its own (the crop right now is to die for!). We can only get blueberries here in the summer, so I have actually been using the frozen wild organic ones from WF or TJs, but it is way less enjoyable than my pomegranates were. I have never considered citrus on cereal, maybe I will have to give that one a try.

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@Karen

The first fruit of spring is usually cherries, but those are a while off. I did see some cherry blossoms this week though, so that is a good sign!!

By: Karen

Karen — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 16:30:00 +0000

@Matt- I’d love to see her draw FM pictures, great idea!!
Seems like some of the Citrus was petering out at my market this past week, can’t wait to see whats next!

By: Matt Shook

Matt Shook — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 04:19:00 +0000

The next time you find yourself unable to take pictures at the farmers market, I expect to see hand-drawn (pencil/pen/crayon) renderings of the various produce. Sure the production value may not be at a level this blog is accustomed to, but it’ll add a creative/personal touch that will be unparalleled…

I like the new photo style…very sharp and clean, yet also a bit ominous. To me, the photos seem to scream “science!” I’m a sucker for macro-lens shots, although when shooting food you typically want to avoid any ambiguity…unless it’s a very unflattering fruit/vegetable. I must add that producing a blog like this takes a lot more effort than most people realize…you should be commended for all your hard work.

A few cereal topping ideas of current seasonal produce…if you can find them in your area: blueberries, d’anjou pears (cubed), clementine tangerines, or kiwi slices. I’m fairly spoiled up here, PDX has a lot of green thumbs.

By: Mike

Mike — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 18:48:00 +0000

I do miss the regular market pictures though. Maybe we should email you on Fri night to remind you?!

By: Zachary

Zachary — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 07:10:00 +0000

Pictures easier to look at and I think are better if you want to point out something in particular about the item. I do like having the farmer’s market pics around though. Makes me almost feel like I was there.

When it comes to dendritic armors and scientific glassware, you are a total nerd (don’t worry I approve).

By: Katie

Katie — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 06:06:00 +0000

Wow, the pics are really cool! Funny how something so normal, or so ‘regular’ can look so different when in a studio-ish setting. I approve =)