So this morning, at the Des Moines Farmers Market, I ran into Hal Jasa at at a new for the season tomato stand.  I stopped by first, and thought about it and then returned to the stand and got a few types of tomatoes and on his recommendation also got ground cherries and a lemon cucumber.  Listening to the proprietress talk about the tomatoes, you can tell that this is not only what she knows, but what she loves.  When I first was at the market, I was a little tired, grumpy and not really seeing the beauty of the market (it being humid and heating up), but after that I was excited to be there.  Being infected with excitement I proceeded through the market at the general lazy pace that I do, when it's not to hot out or threatening rain.  Picking up some beef, peppers, onions, pork and some cheese (I really hope I don't forget to take the pound of smoked gouda to my parents later today).

• Chiles Rellenos Casserole (p15 August/September 2011 Cook's Country)
• Pan-Roasted Chicken with Cheesy-Herb Mashed Potatoes (RC August/September 2011 Cook's Country)
• Sloppy Sammys (I have peppers and a strange craving, beef from Coyote Run Farm)
• Pork Burgers
• Fried Egg Pitas with Arugula (p71 August/September 2011 Fine Cooking)
• Veggie Pizza (want to try this again)