Every year we try out a few new vegetables, and every year we fall in love with one of them. This year, it is yellow Romano beans – Meraviglia di Venezia – fantastica!
Romano beans are seldom seen in markets in this country, but they are much-loved in Europe, and especially in Northern Italy, where they are an essential staple. This variety is colorful, tender, and flavorful. Cook them like any green bean, or add them to minestrone soup as Italians have been doing for centuries.
We will be selling them at the Snohomish Farmers Market (3pm-7pm) this Thursday, but quantities are limited, so don’t be late!
Here is a partial list of what will be on sale at the Farmers Market –
- Beefsteak tomatoes $5/lb
- Cherry tomatoes $5/lb
- Cocktail cucumbers $4/lb
- English cucumbers $2 each
- Slicing cucumbers $2 each
- Yellow Romano beans $7/lb
- Green beans $5/lb
- Summer squash $1 each
- Green peppers $1 each
- Shishito peppers $4 per quart
- Braided onions $10 per 5 lb braid
- Kale (3 varieties) $4 per bunch
- Salad mix $8 per 10 oz bag