Fruits of Florida

Cooking has been so much fun with Florida agriculture! I relish in the farmers markets and fish markets knowing how recently my purchases were in their natural habitat. I've even found fresh eggs! And they are GOOOOD! They are almost creamy in their consistency and rich in flavor. I am not sure if I'll be able to go back to store-bought and might have to buy some chickens one day!

Here are pictures of our most recent "fruits of Florida" meal: fresh flounder, wrapped in foil with butter, garlic, salt, pepper, and scallions, and baked (this recipe was actually suggested by the guy at the fish market - don't be scared to ask them what something is, where it's from, or how to cook it - they love to talk about their produce!)...

Butternut squash, baked, then seasoned with butter and brown sugar...

Sauteed veggies...

Even our drinks were fresh-squeezed lemonade with a little cherry garnish...

And roasted plums with homemade vanilla bean ice cream. This dessert was so good they were completely gone before I remembered I wanted a picture! The plums (actually from Georgia, not Florida, but purchased here) were like candy!! mmmmm!! We're having the rest tonight, done the same way to finish off our dinner of seared bay scallops (WAAAYY better than sea scallops!), fresh salad, and crusty sourdough bread. I love Florida!