I so enjoyed the farmer’s market today. It was busy, which for locals is a good thing. I went because I love veggies and I also love to support local growers/businesses. Today, I got my fix of both. But for someone who is trying very hard to enter the holidays on a healthier note, here are some observations from today.
Pie. So as I enter the market, there she is, The Pie Lady. Fresh homemade pies all lined up just waiting for someone to buy them. Oh they called to me, like a siren I tell you. I kept looking at the table and would quickly look away as if too long of eye contact would somehow garner unwanted attention. It took all my will power not to go over and shove my face into one. Especially since the people that were there ogling said pies made it even harder to stay away. But who knew I would find pies at a farmer’s market?!
Bread, Brownies, And Cookies Galore. So after making my treacherous way past said pie lady, there two tents down is the artisan baker with fresh bread, brownies and cookies galore. REALLY?! I stop to listen to him talk about his food. He is telling a woman about the ingredients he uses, the care he takes in making each and every sinful-pound-to-my-arse brownie he makes. He talks about the gluten free double chocolate fudge brownie cookie he made up last night. As if that is suppose to soften the blow to the number of calories or fat that is surely in that cookie. Part of me, the vicious healthier eating venture me, wants to shove that cookie in his mouth just to get him to stop talking. My stomach is now growling, so I know I must pick up the pace on my shopping or I will hurt someone soon.
Veggies. Now back to the main reason I got up early to hit the market, veggies. I forgot my bag once again but remembered the Kuerig this time, which I’ll take the win on that one. With my tea in tow and making my way past the pie lady and baker tormentor, I see the goal, fresh local organic grown veggies. Now living here in the south we can grow vegetables longer, which is a blessing. Also, aquaponics is the coolest thing ever for growing fresh greens. Just take a look at these!
Thanks to Carrie Oliver for modeling the local greens for me!
Squash this time of year is awesome! Eat it raw or cook it up whatever way you please, but this stuff is great.
Local farmer’s can bring you the staples but they can also bring you new things to try. I was amazed at how many of the farmers had recipes cards out to try using their produce, dairy, fish or meat. They really make it easy to eat healthy (or not Pie Lady), support local business, and venture into new foods. Si check out yours soon and stock up for some local homegrown veggies as you enter into fall.
Healthier Me Adventures 