We’re (mostly) indoors this week! YAY!

Happy New Year! I hope everyone enjoyed a restful (or rambunctious) holiday and is ready to cozy up at ourindoor market this week. 

Like so many of you, I’ve been trying to kick a serious cold for the past week or so, and the first thing I cooked for myself was a hearty bowl of zesty immune boosting soup. Packed with garlic, ginger, and nutrient-dense veggies, which you can find at Titusville, Madura, and Halal Pastures Farms, it’s been a fantastic companion. If you’re looking for a vegetarian option, my go-to recipe uses winter squash and rice instead of chicken and noodles, and it’s similar to this ginger-turmeric bone broth with greens. Of course, if you’re pressed for time, or don’t have the necessary ingredients at your fingertips, you can always pick up a hearty beef bone broth from Letterbox Farm: slow-simmered with organic, grass-fed bones from Grimaldi Farm Store, roasted tomatoes, veggies, lots of fresh herbs and sweet vermouth, this broth is perfect for sipping out of a mug or for making the French onion soup of your dreams.

They also make a fantastic Tonkotsu broth that is perfect for ramen. Add salmon or cod from Pura Vida or pork belly from R&M Farm. Don’t forget the magical medium soft-boiled ramen eggs - drop into boiling water and let  simmer for six minutes. I usually riff my ramen, but here’s a recipe if you need one! Of course, the pre-mixed soups at The Lentil Co. need no recipes. In just a few minutes, you can have a hearty healthy meal at the ready.

Soupernatural also has a wide variety of plant-based soups filled with love, so don’t forget to say hi to Alison and see what she’s got cooking this week. Teagevity’s herbal cranberry and echinacea blend has also been invaluable for me this winter. I love it as part of my wind down before bed, and Boogie Down Bronx Honey lends it some extra soothing power! And any excuse to spend five minutes with beekeeper Sean is good with me.

For dessert (or a sweet and crumbly breakfast alongside your favorite Cano Coffee blend), pick some sweet and juicy apples from Caradonna Farm for some rich, buttery yeasted apple coffee cake. 

Need a little jewelry to perk you up this January? Myriad Mirage will be here with their stunning botanical baubles.

Stay warm, and we’ll see you on Sunday!