Spring Green and Lemon

Stacey and I made preserved lemons last November. Stacey has tried everything I've cooked from the disasters to the great successes. She came over last night for an impulse dinner of mine. I was alone for dinner and a recipe from Bon Appetite was in my head when I headed to the farmers market yesterday. I has spring on the mind and lemons on my tongue.






I was desperate for some greens and wanted to just roam around the market. It was the first day in, I don't know how long, I was solo with no schedule (rare,) and despite the rain, it was lovely to hide under awnings and have an "I love New York day" (yes, you can still have those even after 11 years.) I started my errands at Broadway Panhandler. I wanted some beginner chopsticks for S. and a heat proof glass bowl (for double boiling.) I am surprised I did not leave with more because this store is amazing and they always have something I "need."

Union Square. Honestly, I love the market but it can get so crowded and crazy that we opted for CSA this year and we'll supplement from the store and the market. BUT, yesterday was great. The rain kept the crowds away and Spring was alive in all the greens and asparagus contrasting against the gray. I immediately thought about a simple recipe regarding asparagus, lemon, and pasta. So try this one from Bon Appetite.