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| Full Harvest Moon - September 9, 2022 |
We are still a few days away from the first day of astronomical autumn but are well into meteorological autumn which runs from September 1st to November 30th. Here are a few photos from the past week.
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| Sunset silhouettes to the west |
During spring and fall, we can watch the moon rise as the sun sets in the opposite direction.
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| Moonrise to the east |
I made some delicious jalapeno poppers which I enjoyed every day for lunch this week. The growing cultural diversity in our region is bringing demand for produce and foods that were not available here in the past. The market used to feature mainly Mennonite and German foods but there is far more variety now.
We grew some jalapenos and poblano peppers in the garden this year, but it is cheaper to buy them in quantity in the fall. I will buy a basket of poblanos in a couple of weeks for the freezer.
I was pleasantly surprised to find "new crop" Cortland apples on September 8th. They are my favourite variety for eating, baking and applesauce. This first half bushel is for eating and in a couple of weeks, seconds will be available at a cheaper price for applesauce.
We also picked up ingredients for Three Sister Soup, a delicious and simple Iroquois soup featuring fresh corn, green beans, butternut squash and butter.
We go to the market often from September to November and enjoy the peak freshness of local products. Food prices are higher this year but bargains can always be found. We were at the market near closing time and got a big bag of green and yellow beans, a head of cauliflower and a bunch of broccoli for only five dollars. And I don't mind paying full price to support our farmers.
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| Strawflower bouquets |
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