Farmer's Market!

Last year, I discovered the Farmer's Market.  I'm not sure why it took so long.  When I lived in Lawrence I never went because it was always SO crowded that I never wanted to try it.  But last year, a miracle happened. I recall driving around downtown (which I generally try to avoid at all costs) looking for a garage sale and I spotted it.  Parts two and three of my miracle were that my son and his stroller both happened to be in the car.  It was early - like, 8 or 8:30, so we stopped.

Several things happened all at once.  My son became enamored with the sights and sounds all around.  I began walking down the aisles and looking at the price of this fresh, locally-grown produce - prices highly comparable, and in some cases, cheaper than those at the grocery store.  I saw the most beautiful onions (seriously - I had dreams about these onions afterward), fresh green beans, delicious-smelling herbs - I was hooked.

Saturday, after my brief trip to a few yard sales, my son and I headed out.  I again spent more than I would have normally, but my mother does such a huge service for us during the year that I like to get her some special eats once and a while.  This is what we bought:

1. Honey - $4.50 from bee-keepers in Meridan.  I got this for my mom.
2. Fresh Honey Wheat Bread - $3.75 I got this from the Mennonite women who run the booth in the middle of the South aisle.  I ate a few slices for breakfast and it was DELICIOUS!
3. Sugar-free Hawaiian Bread - $2.50, also for my mom.
4. New Potatoes - $2.00 I plan to make Pot Roast this week with these!

Total = $12.75