If it’s early August, its salsa time in Kansas, and the Lawrence Farmers Market put salsa and its makers on display Saturday.
Ambitious market coordinator Mercedes Taylor-Puckett organized not only salsa-making presentations by three Lawrence chefs, but also a competition open to market patrons. And she did it on what turned out to be the most uncomfortable day of the year, thanks to soaring temperatures and humidity. (By 11 a.m., the temperature was 87 F and the dewpoint was 78 F degrees. That’s some saturated air, and it’s ghastly.)
It didn’t deter visitors who waited in line to sample the entries and the chefs’ products, even if people were a little confused as to what was what. A good time was had by all (except, perhaps Mercedes?)
I’m hoping that Mercedes snagged a recipe or two that she’ll share here or put on on the market website. If she does, I’ll let you know!
Mercedes // Aug 4, 2008 at 11:21 pm
Recipes coming soon, Janet!
Thanks again for volunteering and capturing such wonderful market shots. You’re the best.
Janet Majure // Aug 5, 2008 at 6:33 am
Looking forward to those recipes. Hope you’ve recovered, Mercedes! I don’t know that I was much help, but I was glad to be there anyway.