what a great saturday morning...

i got up this morning jumped on my

beloved bike and rode to the farmers market to

meet up with some friends...

immediately i grab a triple

iced espresso...
my newest favorite addiction!!

then i was introduced to....

new orleans style beignets!!!

OH MY YUM!!

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 7 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
• 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar

Directions

1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add sugar, salt, eggs, evaporated milk, and blend well. Mix in 4 cups of the flour and beat until smooth. Add the shortening, and then the remaining 3 cups of flour. Cover and chill for up to 24 hours.
2. Roll out dough 1/8 inch thick. Cut into 2 1/2 inch squares. Fry in 360 degree F (180 degrees C) hot oil. If beignets do not pop up, oil is not hot enough. Drain onto paper towels.
3. Shake confectioners' sugar on hot beignets. Serve warm.

saturday farmers market...

i love saturday's marion square farmers market!

my friends and i meet on our bikes 

on the corner of king st... ( we are making this a saturday ritual)

and ride down to the farmers market...

fun music, great shopping, and always a yummy snack!!

                

going every week we can get our local produce

shopping done...

this morning i had 

a wonderful iced coffee and an egg and veggie crepe!

yum!!

 of course we always see friendly faces!

this week i didn't get any produce

because i am leaving town....

but i look forward to next week!