Scallions, West Bank and Hand Weavers

Good for outside of New England, but we’re in Connecticut and I’m going with scallions. I also call a milkshake a milkshake and not a frappe as it’s called in some parts of New England. I’ve been in some places where people have asked if I want a Pop. It took me a while to figure out they meant soda. I guess I’m just stupid.

Scallions are milder than mature onions, but somewhat stronger than chives. If they had feelings, they’d probably have middle child syndrome. As you probably know that means they’d feel left out or neglected. I can understand why. In recipes they are generally just chopped up and thrown in during the latter half of cooking. An onion has lots of versatility compare to a scallion. If I were a scallion, I’d feel second rate next to an onion. This of course is all dependent on vegetables having feelings which they don’t. They’re not like ice cream which does have feelings and can cause “brain freeze” if it doesn’t like you.

The word scallion comes from the name of a town now located in Israel and was grown many centuries ago. I’m not trying to imply here that the town was somewhere else and decided to relocate to the West Bank or anything. The town was just there before Israel was. Maybe if we were talking about scallions a few centuries from now we might say the word scallion comes from a town now located in Disney World Middle East. I’ve always thought one way to solve the problems over there is to just turn everything over to Disney. Full employment and none of the characters can speak. A lot of problems would be solved if people just kept their mouths shut.

Scallions have high levels of Vitamins A and C. Since scallions can be eaten raw all their nutrients are intact. This is where they have a leg up over other onions. Many onions need to been cooked to get rid of their strong flavor. Cooking lessens the nutritional value of food. A good Psychologist would point this out to scallions to help their self esteem.

I can’t find any state who has named the scallion as the official state vegetable. On the other hand Georgia, Texas, Utah, and Washington have all named an onion. This is demeaning to the scallion and I think Obama would rectify this situation with his social agenda.

The economy may continue to be in the dumpster, but at least the scallion wouldn’t have its feelings hurt. That is if they did have feelings.

Guest Vendors

Stephanie Morton, “The Handweaver” makes her market debut. She hand weaves rugs and other textiles. I think it all sounds pretty cool. We’ll find out on Saturday.

Melissa Punzalan is here with her jewelry. Melissa loves us so much she showed up last week just to shop. You’d think she’d have better things to do on a Saturdayy morning.

Kim and Laura are coming with their natural beauty products. Make yourself as beautiful on the outside as you are on the inside.

Glenn Cheney is showing up with his books and eggs. Read a book while munching on some deviled eggs.

Julia Leis places her notecards on display. She’s here for the first time this season.

Our girl, Phoebe Riegle is here with Lox&Loaded. These are great cream cheese spreads.

Cindy Fencher is coming with all her creations. Big hit last time.