Fava beans?
On Apr 26, 8:17*pm, "TammyM" > wrote:
> "Myrl Jeffcoat" > wrote in message
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> On Apr 26, 3:46 pm, "Nancy Young" > wrote:
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> > I bought some in the shell. How are they traditionally prepared?
> > I didn't buy a lot of them, maybe 1/4 pound.
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> > nancy
>
> At our local Farmer's Market, Fava Beans start showing up about this
> time of year. *Also, so do nice bundles of fresh (not dried) garlic.
> And wonderful varieties of onion, etc.
>
> I shell them, put a tad of olive oil in a skillet, add some finely
> chopped fresh garlic, and thinly sliced onion. *I saute' fast (until
> the Fava beans are tender -but more al dente), add some freshly ground
> pepper, and serve with whatever I'm having for the main course that
> meal!
>
> Hi Myrl,
> Which FM do you go to? *The Sunday "under the freeway" one?
>
> Tammy, S. Natomas resident
I go to the Saturday one in Sunrise Mall - Citrus Heights! It was
glorious today. Fresh strawberries, asparagas, fava beans, fresh
bread, olive oil, fresh garlic, onions, lemon grass, and even
delicious (but expensive) cherries.
Lots and lots of wonderful food and loaded with people.
Myrl Jeffcoat
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