I had never seen a Sibley squash before the photo in your article and then yesterday I saw one at our farmers’ market. It is the first time the farmer grows it, and I may have been the first person to get one. When it comes to winter squashes, I am a hoarder. I cannot confess how many I already have, but I can say that, besides the Sibley, I got an Iranian squash of a lovely pink color that I cannot bring myself to cook quite yet.

What a story, Deborah! I have actually never seen angelica around here, differently from chervil, but I certainly will keep an eye open for it. Are you going to plant more lovage?

I looked at the photo and I am already in love with the book. I am looking forward to diving into it.

I am fatally attracted to dried fruit at the farmers’ market. I think the different colors and shapes look enchanting. I like the idea of a dessert that can wait patiently in the fridge until the right moment to be served.