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    Old 07-26-2011, 07:00 PM
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    We have our farmers' markets, and then we have our Hmong farmers who do beautiful strawberries and other garden stuff.
    I never buy strawberries in grocery stores, the Hmongs have marvelous quality control on theirs and we never find a whitish one on the bottom of the box like in grocery stores. Never. I think they would be highly embarrassed should such a thing happen.
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    Old 07-26-2011, 07:05 PM
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    We have 2 farmer's markets close by. One on Sat & 1 Sun. We buy tomatoes, corn on the cob, & peppers.
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    Old 07-26-2011, 07:06 PM
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    Tomatoes, tomatoes tomatoes!!!
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    Old 07-26-2011, 07:09 PM
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    corn (because it takes up too much space to fit it in my small garden, plus it attracts raccoons)... and my favorite is local peaches, perfectly ripe and wondrously fragrant.
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    Old 07-26-2011, 07:47 PM
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    Green Beans, tomatoes, corn and homemade jams and jellies, also pickled squash yummm!
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    Old 07-26-2011, 09:42 PM
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    My hubby loves going to the Farmers Market. He buys tomatoes, cucumbers, new potatoes, green beans and okra. I just tag along.
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    Old 07-26-2011, 09:52 PM
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    Here in California we are absolutely spoiled with the wonderful fruit we have available. I go to the Farmer's market almost every Sat. morning. I love talking to the farmers that actually grow the crops. The growers offer free samples. Our farmers market goes well beyond fruits and vegetables. We have breads, fish, baked goods, and lots of home made goodies.
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    Old 07-26-2011, 10:21 PM
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    We have a great Farmer's Market in a nice new pavillion in downtown Bardstown...I have bought all vegetables imagineable as well as flowers...fresh cut and perennials. They even sell jams and jellies and rocks and lawn ornaments...its a nice place to browse and even taste some of the products..lots of nice people....will be going more often starting AUG 3rd...have to start taking my grandson back to school and drive right past it early in the mornings
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    Old 07-26-2011, 10:26 PM
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    I wish I had some Indiana tomatoes..lol..we're in a co-op with our DD and hubby..on Tues we order..then every Sat the farmers bring them to a pre-arranged spot for pick-up..it's neat and cost $60.00 a month ($30 each) melons..strawberries..squash..tomatoes..pears..on and on ! It's cheap and really fresh !
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    I buy anything except brussel sprouts...yuck!! And, the market I go to (they have it twice a week, year round in a church parking lot here), there is a lady that makes the most wonderful cheeses. She has a special holiday cheddar that is so sharp it crackles on your tongue.
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