Farmers Market
/The joys of summer produce….
I was overwhelmed by the bustle of the Springfield MO farmers market – decided to explore the smaller ones in the surrounding communities. The first one I tried was too small…the second was just right! They are open on Thursday afternoon, and I go before the after-work crowd. So far – I’ve enjoyed the heirloom tomatoes (big ones and small ones),
Zucchini,
And basil (one time they had arugula…one of my favorites).
There are more than produce vendors. I bought goat milk soap (with lavender) last week….tried a fried pie the week before.
There are more than produce vendors. I bought goat milk soap (with lavender) last week….tried a fried pie the week before.
There is not enough produce variety to support a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture); maybe there are some veggies that just don’t sell well enough for the farmers to grow for the market. Things like collards, kale, Asian veggies, tomatillos, fennel etc. I wish there were. I might look around next spring for a local CSA. I like to discover new favorites while I also enjoy the regulars. Freshly picked heirloom tomatoes are always better than the ones in the grocery store!
