Asparagus and Ramps

Asparagus and ramps have hit the market but unless you get to Union Square before 11am, you'll be disappointed to find supplies depleted. On my way through the market today, I stopped to chat with the lovely Susie Dare of Cherry Lane Farm. She was standing behind her table with only a few heads of spinach as well as some bins of tubers. Apologetically, Susie said, "this is all I have left. The chefs cleaned me out this morning."

Arguably, Susie grows the best asparagus around and the chefs know it. She told me that she'd be back next week with more. As I walked through the market heading over to Mountain Sweet Berry, I noticed that another stall had a table of asparagus; $3.50 for a small bunch and $7.00 for a large one. I thought about the purchase for a moment but decided that I would just have to wait for Susie's crop to come in. 

Over at Mountain Sweet Berry Farm, Rick had crates of beautiful ramps.  I bought two bunches for $5 and before leaving asked what was coming up next. I was told, that fiddle-head ferns would be here soon but of course, it all depends on the weather. I guess it also depends on whether I can beat the chefs to the market in the morning too.