{"id":2702,"date":"2013-04-24T09:22:00","date_gmt":"2013-04-24T09:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bostonzest.com\/?p=2702"},"modified":"2013-04-24T09:22:00","modified_gmt":"2013-04-24T09:22:00","slug":"at-the-market-first-up-in-spring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/bostonzest.com\/?p=2702","title":{"rendered":"At The Market: First up in Spring"},"content":{"rendered":"

Today, we're introducing a new series of "At The Market"<\/strong> reports. As new crops arrive in the Greater Boston markets, we'll bring you photos of what is fresh, local, and delicious. We hope it will remind you to buy, cook, savor, and celebrate what is in season and at its best. <\/p>\n

Our friends in the farming community will share details of what's available now, how long it will be around, and when to expect it as your next seasonal treat.<\/p>\n

And, we hope you'll share what you find with the rest of the BostonZest community.<\/p>\n

In Season This Week:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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These plants are from the Herb Lyceum<\/a> but we are see pots of fresh herbs all over, even at Trader Joe's.<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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Local, super fresh eggs have been at the winter farmers' markets all year round. Farmers with livestock have products to sell in every season! <\/p>\n

Stillman's Farm<\/a> is taking orders for their heirloom and specialty tomato plants.<\/a><\/p>\n

Boston Organics<\/a> is putting "spring-dug parsnips" in their Dogma Boxes.<\/p>\n

Coming Soon:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Remember growing radishes as a kid? They were always the first fruit of our garden labor. Farmers will also be bringing rhubarb, fiddlehead ferns, and green garlic to some of the first summer markets.<\/p>\n

And, Nettles \u2013 Here's an NPR piece: Nettles Bring Spring to the Kitchen.<\/a><\/p>\n

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<\/a>The Chatter Round Town:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Over on Chowhound's Boston Board the comminity is discussing the sustainability of ramps<\/a>. <\/p>\n

They're hunting for the best lobster rolls.<\/a> And, we can never resist thinking about Neptune Oyster's<\/a> hot butter lobster roll in the photo above. It gets our vote!<\/p>\n

Your Turn:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Let us know when you spot something we should be out photographing!<\/p>\n

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