Magic beans

Yesterday was the last neighborhood farmers' market for the year; now we'll have to go farther to the bigger more crowded ones. My favorite beanmongers had organic soybeans in the pod, which we'll try as edamame, the steamed-in-the-pod and salted version we get as a complimentary appetizer at our favorite sushi place. They also had more shelled black turtle beans, which cooked up beautifully the last time I got them. The potato guys were there, and the fish purveyor. All will be at the bigger markets, so I guess I'll have to suck it up and head out early to avoid the pressing crowds.
Rains started tonight, making it feel right to hop into bed with a book.