Market Report

Aussie TV food personality and ambassador Ian Parmenter came to the Santa Monica Farmers market with colleague Don Hancey. They are in town to to do all the food for the G'Day USA: Australia Week events taking place in Los Angeles this week.

Jerry Rutiz from Arroyo Grande is selling flowering broccoli, which is sprouting broccoli at its more mature state. It is delicious in a saute. Jerry is also selling green garlic or fresh garlic -- normally a springtime crop.

Aussie Citrus Pumpkin Jam

Makes about 2.2 pounds (converted from kg). It doesn't have a jam-like

consistency, it's more a more a sweet and sour, sticky confection.

Adjust the sugar/citrus balance according to taste.

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