I don’t have a OLS meal this week. Between deadlines looming and oppressive heat humidity and no air condition, meals have not been appealing and cooking them has been unbearable. I am existing on snacking which has included some local goodness this week. My local grazing has included:
- Blueberries and sweet cherries from Lehman’s Orchard in Niles, Michigan
- Tomatoes and dried zucchini slices from my own garden
- Hard-boiled eggs purchased at the Chesterton European market
- A hotdog from Birky Farms of Valparaiso, Indiana
- Grilled cheese sandwiches with bread from Marilyn’s Bakery of Hobart, Indiana, and cheese from Fair Oaks Farms of Fair Oaks, Indiana
- Tonight there will be cantaloupe from Remus Farms of Hobart, Indiana but grown in southern Indiana.
I’ll do better next week. The heat and humidity are forecast to ease. I found a source for localish grain pilaf, new potatoes are available. A luscious steak from Farm Direct Meat awaits my grill and fork. My garden is picking up steam with squash, beans, and tomatoes being ready to pick almost everyday. The first pepper is pickable if small. Sweet corn is making an appearance. Cucumbers should be available soon. The herbs and chard are abundant.
