I mentioned last week that I was noticing signs of fall all over the place and this was filling me with dread. Dread because winter follows fall. Winter means an end to local fruit and vegetables.
Winter means an end to hauls like this from the farmer's market:
plums, red-skinned potatoes, green beans, red haven peaches (since made into jam), blackberries (also made into jam), raspberries, garlic, Italian plums, tomatillos, peppers, heirloom tomatoes, and eggs.
I pay a bit more for the produce than I would in a store but I don't care. It is worth paying a bit extra to help support local farmers.
Such beauty!
Posted by: Kayte | August 29, 2011 at 04:50 PM
It is beautiful isn't it Kayte? One of the reasons while I'll be sad to see the onset of winter . . .
Posted by: JDeQ | August 30, 2011 at 08:07 AM
I agree completely, it's worth paying a little more for food like that.
Posted by: Annie | August 30, 2011 at 11:49 AM
I agree Jerry. I try an support our local producers when I have the opportunity.
Posted by: bellini | August 30, 2011 at 02:51 PM
Fantastic haul, Jerry! Gee, it's nice to not dread winter for a change; I'll be keeping an eye on the blizzard reports from my digs in Rome. I hope it doesn't get too cold and snowy in Ontario this winter......
Posted by: sandrac | August 30, 2011 at 10:56 PM
Grrr @ Sandra! LOL
It's hard going local at times - particularly in the winter when there is nothing local.
Posted by: JDeQ | September 07, 2011 at 07:54 PM