The Farmers Market

I love the farmers market.  Any farmers market is good fun, but there is something sweet about the hometown farmers market.

This morning I went to buy some fruit and jams.  The woman who makes the jam is from nearby Cornwall-on-Hudson and she puts some cool flavors together.  Today I tasted a horseradish jelly that was quite tasty.  I did not, however, buy it because I couldn't figure what to pair that jelly with.   Anyway, every week those are my two stops.  There are others offering their wares, however.

Today I stopped at the lavender stall.  There the woman sells lavender sachets, pillows, culinary lavender, candles, photo cards.  She even sells plants.  I bought a candle.  Though pricey, I do like to support those who come out, enjoy people and are just generally positive people.  They are all a reminder of why I like the farmers market in the first place.

If you have a market near you, stop by and shop.  Supporting local growers is a good path to a healthy economy.  It's also a nice way to learn something new about what to cook or how best to grow your plants.