Sunday, August 23, 2009

RECORD NUMBER OF VENDORS


Maybe it's the economy. Maybe it's just that the word is getting out. Whatever... there were a record number of vendors at the Espanola Farmers Market this past week. Fresh local produce is not only economical. It's delicious, and a highlight of the summer. Some people are showing up to sell excess produce from their gardens, and others are experimenting with special products that speak to a diversity and awareness that going green is not only good for the earth, but good for us.

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

A DAY AT THE ESPANOLA FARMERS MARKET!

A sunny day yesterday. More vendors than usual at the farmers' market. And so much to buy. Good thing there was an empty shelf in the fridge at home or it would not have fit. I tried, really tried to keep my purchases at $10 tops, but I couldn't resist the temptation.

At Monday's market I walked away with fresh beans, flowers, three kinds of squash, onions, garlic, corn, peaches, cukes and a chipote-garlic sauce from Moon Dance Farms. The word about the Espanola Farmers Market is getting around, and at ten o'clock as the market opened, the parking lot was full.

The gardens tended by the young people of Espanola are beautifully landscaped and one thing was for sure. People looked well fed and happy from the local bounty.

Driving home, my car was filled with an aroma like none other. MMMmm. You don't get the smell of freshly-picked produce at the supermarket. It filled the car. Yes, it was indeed intoxicating!