It's impossible to fully experience summertime in Oak Park without visiting the Farmer's Market on Saturday morning. I love the sense of community I feel when visiting! No matter what time we go to the market, we always run into people we know. After Baird and I greeted several people we knew, Drew ran into a buddy he played soccer with this spring.
When the Farmer's Market first opens in May, the pickings are a bit slim. By mid-July, however, the bounty is huge and varied.
When I'm planning meals for the week in the summer time, Saturday usually reads, "Farmer's Market Surprise." This meal is almost always vegetarian, and includes whatever we picked up earlier that morning. Large portions of the meal are grilled, and we often dine outside on the deck.
Tonight's menu:
Sweet Corn on the Cob
Hint-of-Lemon Green Beans
Peppery Grilled Eggplant
Classic Bruschetta
Grilled Portobellos with Sliced Garlic
Fresh Mixed Berries
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