I love farmer’s markets! I enjoy the whole experience – browsing and chatting with farmers, the vibrant displays and produce, the fresh, homemade baked goods. Each vendor has such a passion for their product. It’s contagious!
Yesterday, I went to a new-to-me market in Scituate, RI. We traveled on country roads to get there. Such a departure from city living! It was a small market, but it had many great things to offer. I have to limit myself to one bag of produce – don’t want anything to go to waste! – and remind myself that I can go back another time. Such a kid!
I filled my shopping bag with a bunch of kale – first time for this! - tomatoes, broccoli, and wild blueberries. Everything looked so inviting!
When lunchtime rolled around, I knew I wanted a farmer’s market tomato. The ripe, juicy fruit (?!) called me!
I topped a whole wheat pita with sliced tomatoes, fresh basil, and 1/2 T. parmesan cheese. Just popped it under the broiler for a few minutes and voila! I also made a batch of crisp fries using a local zucchini.
What a lovely afternoon meal! Sitting under the sun on Saturday afternoon, I savored my flavorful, local finds. All I needed was some fruit salad for a sweet finish.
The rest of my day was pretty lazy. I’m definitely in summer mode – love it!
Apparently someone wanted you to see just how lazy it was…Lucy asked me to lay with her, I swear!
I did manage to freshen up and enjoy a nice night out last night. Weekends are so fantastic! Time to enjoy another day.
What is your favorite local food? I love the ripe strawberries, but the season is almost over! I also get very excited to buy corn on the cob at a local farm stand – so sweet and delicious!
