Last night I was inspired to make Mexican food and I was reminded of how lucky I am to live in the country and have great friends. I called my friends who run Zepp farm. My dogs & I jumped in the car and a drove a few miles down the road.
In the dark and drizzle we visited and walked around their farm with a flashlight to retrieve some fresh cilantro, peppers and lettuce. Then we just kept going... collecting fresh dill, rosemary, parsley, cabbage, and brussel sprouts (which have never been my favorite, but agreed to give another try). I felt really spoiled when we went into the greenhouse and they helped me search for fresh little yellow tomatoes.
We hung out in their garage and talked about our gardens, seeds for next year, our horses and our friends. They would not let me pay them for the produce. Later on I offered to share some of the acorn & hubbard squash I had harvested from my garden, an idea that they meet with enthusiasm.
I enjoyed great company and conversation. Within an hour I was home enjoying awesome tacos, which included the freshly cut cilantro, lettuce and peppers. Truly a level of freshness in food and friendship I have never found at a grocery store.
