Do you go to the Farmers Markets? What vegetables or fruits do you like to buy?

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07-27-2011, 12:50 PM

#41

katydidit

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I love purchasing locally grown fruits and vegetables from our farmer's market, but with the heat and drought this year, our farmers don't have much to sell.

07-27-2011, 01:29 PM

#42

redkimba

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this last time I bought green tomatoes, pattypan squash, and a melon. Need/want to go again.

07-27-2011, 01:51 PM

#43

grannypat7925

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All of the above. We also have several farm markets that are open daily. Great way to get fresh homegrown stuff. Shipping just seems to take away from the flavor.

07-27-2011, 02:05 PM

#44

craftymatt2

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oooohhhh, lots of corn, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, green beans, tomatoes, potatoes and onions. And lots of home baked items.

07-27-2011, 02:13 PM

#45

nena

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Going in the morning and buying lots of apples. Come home and freeze them .My DGD and I love fried apples for breakfast.

07-27-2011, 02:33 PM

#46

phylby

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Anything that is grown organic. I believe that pesticides will be the death of us! :?

07-27-2011, 03:01 PM

#47

sarahconner

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I don't go to the Farmers Mkt, but I belong to an organic veg/fruit coop. We get fresh stuff from Nov - May. I'm looking forward to Nov

07-27-2011, 06:05 PM

#48

eimay

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Almost anything, but fresh corn is the best. When I was little, farmers used to sell bouquets of fresh flowers. I keep looking for some since I don't garden anymore, but haven't found any.

07-27-2011, 06:08 PM

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eimay

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Favorite Fabrics

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.

When I lived in Buffalo, we used to drive up to Lake Ontario (Olcott area), and either pick or buy at the roadside. Boy, do I miss that; especially the cherries!

07-27-2011, 06:35 PM

#50

denise d

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In season, I buy everything.

Blueberries, beets with the tops, onions, carrots, green beans, melons, corn, peppers, eggs, etc.

Tonight's dinner was free range chicken with nicoise salad. Dessert was fresh peach and blueberry cobbler. Tomorrow we are having the ice cream from the fresh eggs, that were laid on Sunday. :)