Greetings! I am excited about this post because last weekend Jonathan and I went to our first farmer's market. Every Saturday from 7 am until noon downtown has an area called Pepper Place that is host to local farmers, crafters, and visitors from all over North Alabama.
We woke up and got there at 7:30. It was perfect, because the crowds had not arrived, parking was wonderful, a lovely breeze was blowing, and we were able to walk freely and talk to the local farmers. I wish we would have brought Dax, but we did not know if they allowed pets. He would have loved it!
There was too much food to choose from. We bought rosemary focaccia bread, squash, zucchini, blueberries, honey, pickles, boiled peanuts, and homemade dog treats. I have used all the produce and even made two homemade blueberry pies. I will need to take pictures of the pie and post the recipe, because this blueberry treat won't last long! {especially in my house}
Can't you tell he enjoyed all the samples?
I wish I could have rode off in this bike turned flower pot. Isn't is cute?
{This is proof to show I was there.} Is it me or does the food taste better when it is grown locally? I plan to attend every weekend I am home.I drank my mocha and while walking around I made big plans to start an herb garden. We went by one vendor who was selling starter herb gardens, small shrubs, trees, and flowers. I didn't purchase anything, because I think this is something I can handle from scratch. I wish I had the time to have my own garden with fruits and veggies. An herb garden will be a better place for me to start. Any tips for growing herbs?
I wish I could have rode off in this bike turned flower pot. Isn't is cute? 
Love Farmers' markets!!! Love them. As for the herbs, they are easy! You probably still have time to put a basil plant in, along with anything else you think you'd get use from. Only a few herbs come back year after year, and I'm not the best one to ask about that. Chives, oregano, cilantro and dill all came back for me this year. Next year...who knows? ;)
ReplyDeleteI went to my first farmers' market in NYC and it was so fun! I agree, I think food tastes way better with locally grown food. I've been wanting to go to the one in Atlanta soon. Enjoy the blueberry pie!!
ReplyDeleteYes, food does definitely taste better when it's grown locally! Call me if you have any questions about herbs!
ReplyDeleteoooh i love a good farmer's market!! my hubs would be doing the SAME thing...walking around trying samples. hysterical. i love that we have the same chairs--i find it incredibly comfortable, especially for the price :)
ReplyDeleteYUM!
ReplyDeleteThis inspires me to go to our farmers market this weekend!
local food is always fab!!! yay for farmers markets! i love them and all the samples they afford. tips on growing herbs: pick them from your parent's garden; it works out very nicely. ; )
ReplyDeleteThat market looks fantastic! I wish we had something like that here...
ReplyDeleteMy favourite herbs to grow at home are rosemary, chives, parsly and lemon basil... they are fool proof, and as long as they have good soil and drainage, and regular waterings, I don't think you can go wrong!
Flick :)
Oh wow! It looks wonderful! There are some 'farmers style markets' here that I must try out...
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect morning... and yes I fully agree that food does taste different in a good way when it is fresh, local and especially when being sampled in such a great environment!
ReplyDeletelooks like a fabulous farmers market! we have one in our small downtown every Saturday and LOVE to go and take our pup. It's so refreshing and relaxing! (plus the local produce is amazing! I do agree that it tastes better!) enjoyed browsing your blog for the first time!
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