Saturday, June 28, 2014

Farmers Market Goodies





I have a new addiction: shopping at the Farmers Market three minutes from our home.
Today I bought a dahlia bouquet, rainbow chard, radishes and sunny yellow zucchini. You can see them in these photos.
The Saturday before Fathers Day I also bought purple kohlrabi and lavender color radishes and home made horseradish mustard, a surprise for my husband for Fathers Day.
I like kohlrabi so much I bought some two weeks in a row; I peel it and eat it like an apple. It is good plain or with a little salt and is especially delicious when purchased from a farmers market, where it is freshly harvested.
All organic and grown locally. A feast for the eye and soul, and the veggies are tender and fresh.
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30 comments:

  1. LindaJune 28, 2014 at 7:15 AM

    To have a farmers market so close! Lovely! Enjoy for me, too! Linda@Wetcreek Blog

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  2. Pom PomJune 28, 2014 at 7:17 AM

    Yum! I need to figure out what market is open when. There is one somewhere almost every day, I think. You've inspired me!

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  3. BethJune 28, 2014 at 8:05 AM

    I love shopping at a farmer's market. Wonderful to get fresh fruits and veggies!

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  4. Nancy/BLissed-Out GrandmaJune 28, 2014 at 9:30 AM

    A feast for the eye and soul, indeed. Your purchases are beautiful. Once we get our book to the printer I plan to get to the farmers market once in a while, too.

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  5. donna bakerJune 28, 2014 at 10:40 AM

    Would so love a nearby farmer's market. I could also sell things from my garden and eggs.

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  6. AnonymousJune 28, 2014 at 11:22 AM

    It is such a delight to have a farmer's market nearby. Everything you purchased looks great.

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  7. Angelsdoor * PennyJune 28, 2014 at 3:08 PM

    Nothing better than fresh veggies!
    Don't you just love Farmer's Market?

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  8. KimmieJune 28, 2014 at 3:32 PM

    Nothing quite like a good farmers market. They are plentiful in my part of the world and our chosen place to shop also. Your purchases look wonderful!

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  9. Starting Over, Accepting Changes - MaybeJune 28, 2014 at 5:14 PM

    Farmer's markets are wonderful and another reason that I love living in the country.

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  10. ~Kim at Golden Pines~June 28, 2014 at 5:27 PM

    I love the farmer's market's too, and how lucky that you have one so close--I have to confess, I've never had kohlrabi, and will have to try it!

    Enjoy your wonderful produce and your weekend!

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  11. Gardener on Sherlock StreetJune 28, 2014 at 6:51 PM

    Looks good. Lots of colors. Our market was too rainy today which is fine. We need the rain. No one is complaining. Love kohlrabi too. I just eat it raw.

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  12. SusanJune 28, 2014 at 7:05 PM

    Hi Terra....Well, at least you have a healthy addiction! Everything looks wonderful. Don't you just LOVE farmers markets? Susan

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  13. happyoneJune 28, 2014 at 7:49 PM

    Such nice colorful, healthy looking food.

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  14. doodles n daydreamsJune 28, 2014 at 9:21 PM

    We have a farmers market in town on Friday evenings during the summer but I've never been to it because I was doing other stuff. I think I'll make the effort this coming summer.

    Diana

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  15. Debby@Just BreatheJune 29, 2014 at 7:51 AM

    I love going to the Farmer's Market. You found some good things to eat!

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  16. Hilary Melton-ButcherJune 30, 2014 at 3:12 AM

    Hi Terra - all looks so good - and the kohlrabi I must try raw .. I've seen it eaten that way, but never tried it .. I'll give it a go.

    Our farm shop and grow your own is about 20 minutes away .. but I can walk around once I get there ..

    Looks a wonderful addition to where you live .. cheers Hilary

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  17. Sweet TeaJune 30, 2014 at 7:50 PM

    Aren't you the lucky gal to live so close to all the yumminess. I wish I enjoyed veggies & fruits more and perhaps I would if I could get them fresh.

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  18. NeesieJuly 1, 2014 at 2:45 PM

    Wow that's so special to have a farmers market on your doorstep. I love to visit them too.
    Gorgeous healthy looking produce photographed beautifully Terra...thanks for sharing even though unfortunately we can't taste them ;D

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  19. Musings, Tea, and MeJuly 2, 2014 at 10:28 AM

    Food for the soul, indeed! Love chard but never heard of the rainbow type...will have to be on the lookout. Vickie

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  20. DeeJuly 2, 2014 at 6:34 PM

    looks good and so colorful....

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  21. xinexJuly 3, 2014 at 9:11 AM

    I do not know what a kohlrabi is. I hope I get to try it someday. The dahlias are gorgeous!...Christine

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  22. CatherineJuly 3, 2014 at 12:44 PM

    Oh I love Farmer's Markets! So many beautiful colors and smells. Yum! Happy July Terra!
    xo Catherine

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  23. Draffin BearsJuly 5, 2014 at 9:20 PM

    Isn't it fun to shop at a farmers market - the produce always seems so fresh and great.
    Happy Sunday
    Carolyn

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  24. DeniseJuly 6, 2014 at 6:13 AM

    Beautiful pics.Terra :) Any time I see such fresh farmer's market goodies I'm always inspired to eat healthier.Oh the flowers are of course gorgeous.

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  25. Jen Beaudet July 6, 2014 at 10:11 AM

    # minutes from your home?! How fortunate! I love the flowers they have and of course all the fresh veggies! :)

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  26. HaddockJuly 6, 2014 at 11:00 AM

    Wow.... never thought vegetables could be so colourful.

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  27. ArijaJuly 6, 2014 at 11:57 AM

    Thanks for asking about your comment, no, it did not come through, a pity because it sounds as though you said some nice things.
    I also augment my garden produce at our Farmers' Market although it is a 35 min. drive away, it is such a nice country drive.
    I like your blog.

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  28. LindaJuly 6, 2014 at 2:48 PM

    How wonderful!

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  29. xinexJuly 12, 2014 at 10:23 AM

    I love farmers' markets. I wish we had them here. The fruits and veggies look so fresh....Christine

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  30. Red Rose AlleyJuly 13, 2014 at 10:19 AM

    Terra,
    I love getting fruits and vegetables at the Farmer's Market too. How nice that it's only a few minutes from your house. My dad liked chard and my mom would cook it sometimes.

    I hope you are enjoying the summer days.

    love,
    ~Sheri

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