While I was selling at the
Blairsville farmer's market this past Saturday Gary bought some fresh produce for us to take home. He got some purple beans, garlic and tomatoes.
As I cooked the
beans they started turning green. Fun to watch them turn. I sauteed several cloves of garlic and chopped two large fresh tomatoes and cooked them till the purple beans were soft and all green.
I cooked some red potatoes separately and then added them into the pot near the end. The fresh tomatoes cooked up nice and dark, I suspect the pigment in the beans changed the tomato color.
See how dark the beans are before cooking, a beautiful dusky purple.
At the market I put up signs in my booth, saying 'please touch the pottery' and 'please pick up the pottery'. Many people looked at the blue bowl and touched it; I placed it at the front of the booth near the crowds. The woman who bought this bowl said she loved the shape and the especially the glaze depth and color of the bowl and she plans to put it on display in her home.
Lots of folks touched this bowl too. I think they thought the texture was rough when it was actually smooth. I need to use this technique again to see what I come up with. The woman who bought this bowl said she was the tie-dye queen and she just had to have this bowl. She was wearing a tie-dyed dress. I love that. Thanks for reading and for all your comments.
what an interesting bean... I wonder if you have the seeds for those long beans you mentioned before....
ReplyDeleteHi Anna, thanks, I never got around to ordering them, perhaps I'll get to it this week, supposedly they don't turn green when cooked but we shall see.
DeleteYes, those bowls are gorgeous! Congrats on the sales.
ReplyDeleteHi Gigi, thanks, I am so glad I am getting into the farmer's market since there are enough folks who attend to make a difference in sales.
DeleteWe grew purple beans one year, and they all turned green in the pot, too. Sort of a disappointment. I'm glad the market was not a disappointment.
ReplyDeleteHi Joanne, thanks, I read that I could soak them in vinegar and they might stay purple, I might try that next time if I can still get the purple beans.
DeleteI was disappointed the first time I cooked purple beans. Raw ones look great in salad though!
ReplyDeleteGlad for your sales. Those are some fine looking bowls.
Hi Michele, thanks, what a great idea to put them in a salad, I like colorful salads. I'm am glad for the sales too; I need all I can get to make a dent in all my bills.
DeleteGreat to hear your market is doing so well. Love the purple/green beans. Sound delicious toO!
ReplyDeleteHi Barb, thanks, the market is great I just wish I could get a permanent spot. the beans were so good with the fresh garlic and tomatoes added in.
DeleteHi Barb, thanks, they are delicious mixed with the garlic and fresh tomatoes and potatoes. I am happy about the market; hope it continues to be a good venue, still hoping for a permanent spot.
ReplyDeleteI can see why the the dye queen would like that bowl.
ReplyDeleteIt seems like those beans are like glaze, they change when they are heated.
Hi Lori, thanks, a good analogy to glaze. lol
DeleteI love the shape of both of those bowls. You sold a tie dye bowl...that's very cool and far out...LOL
ReplyDeleteI don't think I've ever had purple beans, that combo of veggies sounds really good though.
Hi Barbara, thanks, I never would have titled that bowl a tie-dye bowl but it sure fits. Ha.
DeleteI love that you not only allow but encourage people to touch your work. There are some things which I need to touch before I can make a decision. Both of those bowls look very, very tactile.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, thanks, I think folks are sometimes hesitant to pick up the work but many are not. I notice those that do pick up the work are always looking to make sure their is a signature.
DeleteWow that is amazing...I am going to have to try growing some of those beans!! Love all the flowers in your garden too...You grow alot of my favorites...:)
ReplyDeleteHi Linda, thanks for visiting, I also want to get some of those Chinese foot long beans that supposedly stay purple. I like these perennials because many are good for cutting and bringing indoors for an arrangement.
DeleteBoy! I running so behind....I'm only now just catching up on all these posts of yours, Linda...sorry! :)
ReplyDeleteYou've made me hungry! lol