Sunday Market in La Quinta
Indio, California: Such a beautiful Sunday
and so many carbs over Thanksgiving had us anxious to visit the organic farmers
market. Speaking of carbs... OMG... I took some of the leftover turkey breast,
chopped it up, added turkey gravy and a few frozen peas (ya know... for
a vegetable), poured the mixture into two small ramekins, then topped it with
leftover stuffing.

It was like a turkey pot pie with stuffing crust. The rest of
the turkey is now vacuum-sealed and in the freezer... ya know... for
when we can stand to eat turkey again.
Thanksgiving is over.
Hanukkah begins Sunday.

Dave and I picked up our friend, Tim, and the three of us went to the
open market in La Quinta. It is held every Sunday morning (in the "season")
and has a decent variety of fresh vegetables and fruits, and a good mix of baked
goods, cheeses, eggs, frozen fish, some crafts, and usually interesting
entertainment. Though I did not catch the band name (their tee shirts read
"Traveler"), this week the musicians were high school aged kids, and they were
rocking it - playing Fleetwood Mac and other covers. They gathered one of the
largest crowds we have ever seen at the market.

We made a special stop for coffee at a brand new cafe -
La Petite Cafe & Patisserie - which opened only four weeks ago in Old
Town. We had an extensive tour through the pastry cases by the energetic and
helpful staff, but only had coffee - this time.
Then we strolled through the fresh food booths before deciding on what to
purchase.


These radishes came home with me

As did a loaf of French levain from
L'Artisan Valley Baking Company
After we had made our purchases, I took everything to the icy
cooler waiting in the back of the car, while Tim and Dave found a table at
Solano's Bistro for our
brunch date. Solano's is a great place, with a large outdoor shady patio where
diners can enjoy the bustle of the market, hear a bit of the music, and enjoy a
mimosa made with just-squeezed-for-you orange juice.

Tim snapped a photo of a very happy shopper this morning

I had some sort of scramble with tortillas, black beans, veggies, onions and
cheese. It is normally a 3-egg affair, and though I asked for only two eggs, it
was still a monster and impossible for me to finish.

My Driver devoured his chicken chilaquiles. Delish.
Until my next update, I remain, your stocked-up correspondent.
RV PARK: The
Motorcoach Country Club
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