ShopEasy with Barb

Hi, all. If you follow this page, you might know that I was out for a couple of months with a broken wrist. The wrist has healed, but in this week I took a bad fall and severely damaged my right foot. Unfortunately, I will be out of commission for at least three months. I encourage you to check in with my fellow shoppers if you need anything. Thanks!

Did you know I shop farmer's markets? If you're craving fresh produce, locally sourced meats, cheeses, honey, and even wine, check out the local markets including Mt. Lebanon (Wednesdays), Upper St. Clair (Thursdays), Bridgeville (Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays), and others. Use the FMNP Market Locater available for iPhone and Android or visit the following link for a daily listing of local markets: https://goodfoodpittsburgh.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-pittsburgh-farmers-markets-2020/.

Here's a great pasta recipe to use those fresh, in-season tomatoes and inspire you:

Ingredients
12 oz of spaghetti noodles or other thin pasta
2/3 cup of olive oil
2 - 2 1/2 pints of grape or cherry tomatoes
5-6 basil leaves - roughly chopped
7 minced garlic cloves
8 oz. burrata cheese
2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar

Directions
• In a large skillet, cook olive oil and garlic on medium heat for 1-2 minutes; do not let the garlic burn.
• Add tomatoes, salt & pepper, and balsamic vinegar and let cook on medium heat for about 6-7 minutes.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, and cook pasta according to the directions on the package.
• Once pasta is done, combine tomatoes from the skillet and toss with the pasta. Top with chopped basil, burrata cheese, and garnish with olive oil and salt & pepper.