Sunday...

is market day as you all know. My friend, neighbor, and former co-worker Luke came along this week. Thanks to his manliness, I got a bundle of fresh garbanzo beans which then had to be hauled around the crowded market. In fact, we could hardly walk down the street so many people stopped to ask what they were. No need for a dog or a baby, just carry around garbanzo beans and you'll be dating in a jiffy. They were well worth Luke's muscle-work. So sweet, I've been picking them off and eating them raw. Though, I do intend to make something out of them at some point.


The onions were on steroids.
Luke and I decided to make pea soup. With fresh peas. Luckily, Luke did most of the shelling while I dealt with my laundry. I like having a prep chef around.


Later, I made the soup with leeks, tarragon, vegetable stock, and peas. Luke and his beautiful girlfriend Sarah came over to share.



Not too shabby with grilled cheese on the side.