Farmer's Markets

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Registered: 04-26-2003
Farmer's Markets
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Mon, 07-12-2004 - 1:13pm
Hi,

On saturday I went to the local farmer's market. I'm getting addicted. There is nothing nicer than truly fresh food. Here's what I got: fresh feta cheese, basil, three kinds of local garlic, shallots (like a cross between onion and garlic if you've never tried them-great for cooking), fresh mushrooms and organic sundried tomato rolls. All of it is wonderful.

Does anyone else go to the farmer's market? If you are someone who thinks that they don't like fruits or veggies, I highly recommed trying out some fresh (and new) varities.

Erin

HAHAHAHA!! Ivillage told me I had to edit this message because of an objectionable word. My mushrooms were shiitake, and I spelled them the more americanized way with only one i.

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Registered: 01-04-2004
Mon, 07-12-2004 - 1:20pm
LOL that's funny, Erin!!! I guess it doesn't recognize that it's part of another word!

I need to find a farmer's market around here. I keep hearing about how good they are and the produce in the grocery store isn't always very good.

~~Linda

~~Linda

 

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Registered: 03-20-2004
Mon, 07-12-2004 - 1:22pm
Yes, yes, yes. Also, roadside stands and U-pick farms! Love the fresh stuff. And I also plant some stuff, even planters on my deck!

forte

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Registered: 03-11-2004
Mon, 07-12-2004 - 8:21pm
I wish we had a farmers market. I would really kill for some fresh tomatoes.

Hugs, brenda

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Registered: 07-12-2004
Mon, 07-12-2004 - 11:06pm
Hi

I just came across this web site and read your info. I really enjoy going to farmers markets here in central PA. Beware - stay away from the baked goods.......Best of luck to you in reaching your goals!
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Registered: 05-17-2004
Mon, 07-12-2004 - 11:17pm

I'm with you...once the summer hits, the fresh markets go away.

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Registered: 04-02-2003
Tue, 07-13-2004 - 2:48am
Growing up my parents had a couple of cherry trees; we'd go out and pick a couple of pounds of Bing cherries every summer. We also had plum, apricot, and apple trees at various times. Nothing better! One of my old co-workers had a small peach orchard; she filled the bed of her pickup truck with peaches and let us take home bags full. That's why I LOVE living in the Pacific Northwest! ;-)
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Registered: 06-16-2004
Tue, 07-13-2004 - 10:03am

The only problem I have with veggie stands is this:

 

  Shawna

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Registered: 04-19-2004
Wed, 07-14-2004 - 1:32pm
Linda

Off of 93 in Plymouth - exit 26 - there is a farm called Longview (or Perkin's if you know the family) that has fresh stuff including corn late in the summer. They have alot of wonderful stuff, and they alos have dairy cows, and I like to play with the calves in the calf pens in the smaller barn. Now, being as weird as I am, I like to smell the tops of their heads because they smell like fresh milk (from nursing)and let them slurp my fingers. They are soooooo cute! The big ones are cute too, but usually covered in cowBLEEP! and are NOT good to snuggle with.

In Sugar Hill/Franconia, there is another farm - Sal Hanna's - and they have good stuff too.

I couls seriously eat ten ears of sweet local corn....but the aftermath is NOT worth it!

Amy

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Registered: 01-04-2004
Wed, 07-14-2004 - 2:11pm
I LOVE fresh corn on the cob! I'll check them out the next time I'm up there. I think I'll skip sniffing the tops of the calves heads, though. I'll take your word for it that they smell good. So, how do the calves like your shark snout when you smell them lol?

~~Linda

~~Linda

 

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Registered: 04-16-2004
Wed, 07-14-2004 - 2:37pm
>I couls seriously eat ten ears of sweet local corn....but the aftermath is NOT worth it!

3 words for you, lady: ATOMIC CORN POOPIE!!!

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