farmers market ramen
If you build it, they will come.
They really isn’t the right word.
It should say, “he will come.” But then that’s a whole lot of “that’s what she said jokes” and I’m trying to keep this blog PG-13 & 1/2.
Currently, Mr. B is putting the final touches on our new master bedroom closet.
In the time that we have been married, we have only rented so this whole home ownership is a new adventure. When we discussed what we wanted the closet to look like since it’s an open space, we both agreed that the industrial pipe look was our fav. Our first project together and we both agreed. Why didn’t we move into a home sooner?
So, I immediately googled “where to buy industrial pipe closet making kit for super cheap that you can build in five minutes.” Google was confused as was I because every search kept circling back to DIY, blah, blah. While I was frustrated with Google, Mr. B was busy using Auto CAD to design the closet and building a list of supplies to make the mother trucking closet.
Well, fast forward a week and we have made 87 trips to Home Depot. I have learned to cut pipe, thread pipe, de-grease pipe, cut wood, stain wood, and clean up pipe shavings. Even though we have been dressing in the living room for the past month (sorry neighbors!), I am happy to say if the Apocalypse were to go down, I could at least build a fortress out of pipe.
And now for the big reveal! What do you think? It does need clothes and some touch up paint, but I loved the way it turned out. Much more open and functional then the IKEA closet from the previous owner. Also, the wood we used for the shelves is Colorado Beetle Kill Pine. #highfive
What does this have to do with ramen? Jack diddly squat. Actually, that’s not completely true. I did think of this recipe while sweeping up pipe shavings. I had a bit of wanderlust and started day dreaming about Japan mixed with the thought of summer ending. Thus, Farmers Market Ramen was born.
This Farmers Market Ramen is exactly what it states. Local veggies sautéed and tossed into noodles is the perfect way to slurp summer down. Or slurp summer in? Or slurp it up?
That’s what she said.
dOH.

Farmers Market Ramen
Ingredients:
4 cups ramen noodles
10 cups ramen stock (*I purchase this from my local ramen restaurant)
4 large eggs
1 cup grape tomatoes, roasted
1/2 cup olive oil
2 cups corn kernels
1 cup zucchini, diced
1 cup yellow squash, diced
1 cup carrots, diced
1 cup red onion, sliced thinly
4 jalapenos, sliced into rounds
Directions:
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place tomatoes on a baking sheet with salt, pepper, and drizzle of olive oil. Roast tomatoes for about 10 minutes or until blistered. Remove from oven and set aside.
In a large skillet preheat to medium-high heat add the olive oil, zucchini, squash, carrots, red onion, corn, salt and pepper. Saute until all the veggies have softened about 10 minutes. Add more olive oil making sure nothing sticks to the skillet. Set veggies aside.
For the eggs, fill a stock pot with water and bring to a boil Gently add the eggs to the water and set a timer for seven minutes. Then move the eggs to an ice bath to cool completely. Once cooled, crack the egg slightly and remove the shell. Slice in half when ready to serve.
In a large stock pot, add the ramen stock. Bring to a boil. Add the ramen without the seasonings to the pot. Cook for about three minutes or until ramen has cooked through. To serve, divide ramen between four bowls. Ladle the stock into the bowls. Divide the veggie mixture between the bowls and garnish with jalapeños. Place sliced eggs on top. Serve immediately.
Love the closet, my Father was a Pipe Fitter/ Steamfitter, he would be impressed. When we were kids he built us a swing set out of piping, it lasted for ever, remember that when you add kids to the equation.
Thank you so much, Jane! I will definitely let my husband know:) And good call about the kiddos….never even thought about it that way!
Way to take the closet on, homeowner! And going to home depot just once for any given project is physically impossible.
LOL!! Thanks, Erin. I swear we should have bought stock in home depot! DOH!
I love the industrial look too and it definitely works well for Denver!!!! I can’t wait to come visit once baby arrives.
Love this ramen recipe and I see it happening soon since I’m craving anything with noodles.
Thanks, friend! It’s been quite process. But yes, give the baby all the ramens!
I just fell head over heels for that soft boiled egg! And Ben would give two thumbs up to that closet, he loves industrial looking stuff like that – but who am I kidding, I do too! Way to go Mr. B!
I swear these two need meet like yesterday!
I want your closet and this ramen! Why is that so hard to ask for?
Um, I’ll send you the ramen ASAP! Thanks, Nicole:)
Well I am definitely majorly impressed with your DIY prowess!! That is amazing.
And the fact that this farmer’s market ramen, which basically looks like a rainbow in a bowl, was inspired by it?! Even better.
Ahhh I LOVE that closet!! Dammit you’re so hip I can’t handle it. Also purchasing ramen stock? Genius.