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Bunk Johnson mural at Da Berry Fresh Market
I look forward to Thursdays. Carl gives me a call to remind me to pick up my vegetables at Da Berry Fresh Market. I signed up for this CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) in June, but it’s taken awhile for me to remember the pick-up day.
Each week Carl packs up fruits, vegetables, herbs, and a little surprise jar of something. This week the surprise was a jar of pickled green tomatoes. Last week there were 2 jars, honey and balsamic fig and blueberry jam. This weekly supply inspires fresher and more inventive meals. Last night I sautéed eggplant in shallots to go into delicious Yum Yum bowls for my family. (The girls are home for the weekend.) The meal was a big hit.
Daniel and Carl of Da Berry Fresh Market
Envision da Berry is the brainchild of Phanat Xanamane. He came back home to ‘da Berry (New Iberia) to make a difference. The da Berry Market is just one way he has brightened up this area. Phanat and Envision da Berry believe “combining art and technology in public space has the power to open Iberia Parish up to a new world of economic and cultural possibility.” The glow on both Carl’s and Daniel’s faces not only reflect the heat, but also the joy and pride they take in their work.
And yes, I feel better about myself as a consumer buying fresh food from local farmers. This is a positive for all, the community, the farmers, and me. To find out more, visit Da Berry Fresh Market at 520 Hopkins Street, New Iberia or follow their Facebook page.
Reflections on the Teche 
The market sounds great! I did a CSA one year and loved picking out the fresh veggies and picking herbs and wild flowers. It’s nice to be able to make meals with fresh ingredients.
Margaret, what a great idea to bring fresh produce to your area with lots of little surprises. I just love shopping in local markets like this. Your new dinner sounds yummy. As an aside, I love the poetry swap you sent to Heidi. It was so creative.
Have a great weekend.
Love the pic of your fresh produce. What a treat to get fresh vegetables, a surprise jar, and become a bit more inventive in our menu planning. And now I must ask – what is a yum yum bowl? I make a yum yum cake (which is really just a Texas sheet cake, but when you’re Oklahoma born and bred, it is not called Texas sheet cake.
Here’s the recipe. They are yummy. https://www.melskitchencafe.com/yum-yum-bowls/
Fresh food from local farmers sounds/tastes delicious. The little surprises are lovely.
Love hearing all about this special market, and the surprises! That balsamic fig & berry jam sound wonderful! Enjoy the visitors, too!
Fresh food is fabulous and especially from locals. 🙂
Nothing quite like farm to table, is there?!
If I wasn’t in Ohio I’d visit these nice farmers tomorrow. I love how you are enjoying the local veggies and supporting their efforts to make a difference.