Issue #06 (March 2024)
Where We’re Going
Swallowfield
I’m sure this gem of a shop is already on your radar, but if by some chance you’ve missed it, take some time this month to check it out. Located at the start of Main Street in Northeast Harbor, Swallowfield is an instant mood boost. They have thoughtfully curated items that range from beauty and bath to high quality art supplies, notebooks, jewelry, witty greeting cards, and everything in between. A gray day in March is the best time to go do a little retail therapy and buy yourself something lovely. Swallowfield is the place!
Swallowfield Website
What We’re Eating:
Gnocchi with Parmesan and Asparagus Tips
Gnocchi with Parmesan and asparagus tips. March is asparagus season, and who doesn’t love gnocchi. I love Mamma Emma’s pillowy gnocchi, it’s light and slightly chewy, perfect gnocchi texture. You can get it on Instacart.
This dish is very easy and unfussy.
Boil your salted water and cook your gnocchi. They are done when they rise to the top. While your water is boiling, slice your asparagus tips at the top, just topping the spears, then slice them in half vertically. (Save the rest of the asparagus for another time. If you place them in a drinking glass with water, they will live like flowers.) Sautee the asparagus lightly in olive oil until just barely fork tender. They will be a beautiful, vibrant green.
Assemble in a large pasta dish and toss the gnocchi and asparagus spears in olive oil and lots of Parmesan cheese. Finish with a final glug of olive oil and a healthy pinch of sea salt.
What We’re Drinking:
Tea
French tea Mariage Frères is a Salt Market favorite, it’s what we sell in store and serve. I’ve been traveling with a tin of loose leaf Pleine Lune Mariage Frères tea this winter, and a big-little joy of mine is sipping it around 3pm in a quiet corner somewhere. Pleine Lune is a black tea accented with almonds and spices, it's romantic and delicious. A perfect pick me up on a March afternoon.
What We’re Listening To:
The Salt Market’s Spring Is Just Around the Corner Playlist
This month's playlist is all about feel good indie soul. It’s filled with the kind of tunes that have us bopping our hands on our steering wheels, enjoying more daylight, and gearing up because Spring is just around the corner! Have a listen if you like beats from Khruangnin, CARRTOONS, or Orion Sun.
