Produce Markets Getting More Esoteric?

Is it just me or has the produce at the markets been getting more and more esoteric?  I am all for cooking up whatever is in season, provided I can figure out a way to cook it up.

I confess that I am really not too sure what to do with crosnes or with purslane for that matter.  Fortunately, a friend gifted me with the excellent Santa Monica Farmers’ Market Cookbok by Amelia Saltsman, a book which has subsequently become a staple in my kitchen.

Her simple approach to seasonal cooking allows the flavors of unique produce to shine without overpowering the skills of a home chef.

Read more at OurSouthBay [South Bay Magazine].