Rumors about Hana Mart:
Poor Hana Mart. I recently heard from two very reliable sources that the former U Mart will be changing hands again soon.
I find this kind of sad. Even though I believe the produce, meat, and other items are better than what Zion Market sells, the place just can't seem to get any traction.
Bummer. I did ask if the place was going to go through another name change, but no one knew….. I hope they eventually find their way. Competition is a good thing.
Hana Mart
4611 Mercury St
San Diego, CA 92111
We're growing mutant okra:
Our recent crop of okra kind of freaked me out.
We let them go for a couple of extra days and they went crazy. The plants that we're using drip irrigation on are doing much better than the ones being watered conventionally, in size and flavor as well.
These were a bit tougher, but super sweet and moist. Here are a few photos to give you some perspective.
Crazy, huh?
Recently Consumed:
It's been mostly lighter fare…….
On the top is a pork-jalapeno sausage topped with a stir-fried okra – ghost pepper relish on top of lettuce from our yard. On the bottom is a smoked scallop "roll". I quick smoked some smaller scallops from Catalina Offshore, finishing with a quick sear. I made a stir-fry for the Missus (see below), and put the rest in the fridge. The next day I chopped up what was left over, added in some scallions and celery from our garden, mixed in some mayo, and seasoned to make a nice refreshing dinner.
And then of course, we're really enjoying our latest batch of Utopenci. Nice and refreshing with a beer on a hot day…. which seems to be everyday over the last couple of weeks….
Tell me, what have you been doing to stay cool?