I have lived in Dallas 14 1/2 years now and I have never traveled down to the famous Farmer's Market. Friends have told me how great it was but I just have never gone down there. So last week my friend Leslie and I had decided that we would go down early Saturday morning. So I wake up around 5:30 due to the thunder and lighting that we were getting and thought no way I really want to go to the market but not in the rain. So I decide to go back to bed because 5:30 is just way to early and see what another hour of sleep will bring.
I wake back up around 7 and the rain has stopped and I told Leslie a little humidly won't hurt anyone lets get ready and go. So we get ready and head down there. As I drive into the market I am overwhelmed we the large size of it. Had no clue the market would be so big. We park our car and begin the trek to see all the booth's.
Now a little background my grandparents on my mom said were farmers in New Jersey and growing up I had never in my life had such yummy vegetables. We would literally pick the corn from the field and within 10 minutes it was on the table to be eaten. The tomato's that my grandpa would grow were the sweetest and juiciest I have ever had. So to say that I expect a high quality from a farmers market is putting it lightly.
We walk in and the colors of the fruit and vegetables is like something you would see in a magazine. So we start our stroll down each aisle and each vendor will give you a sample whether it was pineapple, watermelon, or a honeydew there really want you to sample their product. I am not a fan of any time of melons so none for me but the pineapple was so juicy that it almost rivals the Maui golds that I had when I was in Hawaii.
What struck me most is the freshness of everything. It was as if the fruit and veggies had just been picked and were here for my delight. I have to say it made me a little home sick for my grandparents farm and the fun I used to have running up and down the corn fields. So I was thinking to myself why did it take me so long to get down here?
Now in terms of pricing my friend thought they were a little expensive but for what you got I really thought the prices were right on the mark. What is also amazing was just the massive size of the place. Not only do that have the fruits and veggies, but a whole other section for flowers, plants, trees, and pottery. I shopper like me really could get in trouble.
So after we walked around and saw all the booths we decided on making a summer vegetable feast for Monday. Corn (and yes just one ear I know that it is very starchy), asparagus, peppers, and a cucumber salad. All that with some fresh blueberries for dessert. Now that is my kind of meal. Healthy and fresh what more can you ask for?
So I think I will make the farmers market a staple for my new lifestyle it may be a little more expensive but the quality of the food is totally worth it. Who knew eating so healthy would be fun too!
Also I hope everyone has a Fun and safe 4th of July!
Till Tomorrow,
H
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