I adore going to the Farmers Market. I’ve written about it before . . . on another blog.
It’s true. I don’t usually buy anything, much to the Hottie’s dismay (read this blog post to understand what I am referring to). But people watching and rubbing elbows with local food sources is just . . . exciting to me.
I like to talk garden-ese with people – talking like I actually know something when I really don’t. I would surmise that square foot gardening in my backyard doesn’t really count towards being a master gardener.
Sadly our first trip to the market occurred JUST today. People, it’s July! It is unheard of for Granola Mom to have refrained from dragging the family to my favorite summer sport.
Bummed that the Hottie had to work this morning, I was determined to find something fun for the boys and I to do. And the Farmers Market seemed like the perfect excursion. At least I knew the granola boys would be happy if I bought them some Trader’s Point yogurt or other novel food.
Today’s food purchases made up for all of the other times that I have been so overwhelmed with choices that I bought nothing.
Kettle Corn
Fresh Blackberries
Cherry Kombucha from Hidden Pond Farms
And . . . sauerkraut (because mine is still fermenting)
A certain Mr. Smackdown requested sauerkraut. I let him pick it out. Giving him some ownership in the purchase means a greater chance that he will eat said sauerkraut. Personally, I liked the spicy dill but the vibrant color of the root kruat tantalized Mr. Smackdown's palate.
If you don’t want to go to the effort of making your own sauerkraut, let me recommend Hidden Pond Farm. You can purchase their products online OR visit them at a Farmers Market OR go to a local store!
It was a good morning. We missed the Hottie, but we managed to have a tiny bit of fun without him.
