Blackberries. Tomatoes. Yellow squash. Green Beans. Those where my finds this morning.
In our area we don't have much to choose from when it comes to Farmers Markets or fruit and vegetable stands. This has been very disappointing to me. Our only Market is from 7am-1pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Up until today I have only made it in time to see almost everything gone...except the turnips. Not that there is anything wrong with turnips, its just not what I had in mind when I drove all the way to town.
This week I got smart. I have a weekly doctor appointment for nutrition/allergy issues. I now make that appointment for 8am on Tuesday. Today I went to the FM after my appointment and they really do have food! But at 8:30am they were already out of black-eyed peas and some other goodies I would have loved to get my hands on. Next week I will stop before my appointment instead.
With current food prices what they are, take advantage of your locally grown produce - its about the same price! It is not picked green like our supermarket veggies. This means more nutrients! And you are supporting local farmers. And face it, it tastes SO much better than the supermarket food. In our area we don't even have a Wild Oates or Whole Foods so it makes it that much better. Set the clock and get up and go!!
On that note...if any of you have great fresh veggie recipes (that don't add dairy or boxed foods or sugars of any kind) please pass them on. I can only eat meat and veggies right now and I could use some new recipes to change things up a bit!
What a beautiful spread! It's good to know the prices are comparable to the grocery store's. I may just have to give it a try.
ReplyDeleteAmy - are there any roadside stands out in your area? Maybe on 84? It would save a drive into town.
ReplyDeleteThat's a good idea. I never thought about there being one near me. I'll have to start asking around.
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