Attending the Farmers' Market has to be one of my favorite "activities" thus far. Everyone is so friendly, drinking their coffee, chatting about the week and complimenting the growers on their local produce. You stroll...there is no power shopping. Some weeks, there are baked goods, homemade soaps, and jewelry. Other weeks, you will find beef, eggs and chicken on a stick. Many of the sellers vary from week to week which I really like. You never know who or what you will find.
Today, it was just me and the boys. I was hopeful that more local produce would be available. It has been very wet here plus we had a cool spring. That combination equals a delay in getting our yummy, locally grown produce. The exciting part about that though is that every week more and more goodies will be available with the selection peaking in August (that is what the local guy selling corn told me).
Well, this morning was just perfect and the selection was wonderful. I was thrilled to see local cantaloupe for the first time.
Sweet corn was everywhere along with red onions, potatoes, green beans, squash, cucumbers, tomatoes, zucchini and lots of greens. Such a beautiful picture walking through the market. I love squeezing, smelling, thumping, turning and examining the local produce. You would have thought I had never seen a vegetable in my life. That is the city girl coming out in me. I am truly fascinated by the "local" growing of food.
I can't say enough about supporting your local farmers. The food is incredible and probably the freshest you will ever have. Here is great link to locate the local farms and farmers' markets in your area. http://www.localharvest.org
My purchases today were limited to sweet corn, cantaloupe, beef and a red onion. I would love to have bought and shopped more but I had two little turkeys that needed my attention.
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