Fresh from the Farm

A trip to Cleveland's West Side Market and some local Farms

Buying fresh at your local farmer's market is the best shopping experience ever. You get to know the people, its always fresh and the taste is incomparable. Sadly, the economy is still making it hard for most farmers, and shopping at your local green market might not be the most affordable sometimes, but perhaps we can change this for a better future, hopefully sooner than later. Support green, support local farmers, and get involved if you can.

Steak with Red Wine and Plum Sauce and Sauteed Veggies

Dubliner

Tomato salad with Dubliner cheese, chorizo and fresh herbs. Great on crostini bread.

Fried Green Tomato Lunch

Risottella

Rice with a smooth creamy sauce and tender steamed white and green veggies like cabage, herbs, scallions, celery and leeks.

Shot by a Russian

Drink vodka shots with small bites of salty and fatty foods. I don't mean chips and puffpuffs.

Shiitake Salad

Marinated Mushrooms make delicious salads. This one is with fresh sweet onions, marinated carrots, a few drops of vinegar, lemon juice, deep and fragrant sunflower oil, and plenty of fresh herbs: dill is refreshing with mushrooms. Its great as an appetizer or a side dish, also goes great with chilled vodka.

Sweet Salt Pork

Slow cooked salt pork becomes soft and tender and develops a wonderful taste. Roll it in any spices you want: This one is in sweet, smoked paprika. Serve cold, with home pickled vegetables, fresh herbs, and a beverage: beer or tangy wine.

Home Herb Gardens are beautiful, smell great, and make your food unforgetable.

Fresh from the Farm

A trip to Cleveland's West Side Market and some local Farms


Buying fresh at your local market is the best shopping experience ever. You get to know the people who grow or raise your food, its always fresh and the taste is incomparable. Sadly, the economy is still making it hard for most farmers and shopping at your local green market might not be the cheapest idea, but perhaps we can change this for a better future, hopefully sooner than later. Support green, support local farmers, and get involved if you can.