Yesterday I went to a nearby Farmer's Market to pick up some fresh fruits and veggies. While it is easy to buy produce from a large grocery store chain for the sake of convenience, We have really challenged ourselves to buy only locally grown food in an effort to support the "little guys" and local farmers. And by doing this, we are convinced that it makes the food taste that much sweeter.
This particular market may be small in size, but its large variety more than makes up for this; in addition to the produce stands, you can also purchase flowers, handmade soaps and lotions, jewelry and crafts/decor for the home.
This cute girl was selling her handmade jewelry, playing her ukulele and singing songs about loving Mother Earth. :) I tipped her.
I gorged myself on strawberry guavas (aren't these just beautiful?)...
...and was very tempted to partake in some watermelon on ice:
In the end, I left with just enough for last night's dinner and tonight's planned salad. I'm really trying not to over-buy fresh produce lest they go bad because we aren't eating them fast enough.
The mini spoils:
For last night's veggie dish, I cut up the baby-eggplant, combined it with mushrooms, onion, garlic, a little bit of parmesan cheese and EVOO, then baked it for about 20 minutes. First time (ever) cooking with eggplant and it was outstanding!
Pre-baked:
I may not have the impeccable culinary skills of my Momma, but I'm trying!
What's on your menu for tonight?
Awesome!!! I have been buying all of our fruits and veggies from the market. I think it is such a great thing! Supporting local farmers, organic stuff, and it does taste better.
ReplyDeletedo strawberry guava's taste like strawberries? They look so good!
ReplyDeleteI love your life. Its vibrant in love, color and food!
ReplyDeleteWe try to do the same here in Colorado especially during the summer when Farmer's MArket is going strong.
ReplyDeleteOh I miss guavas. I swear I can just taste them.
It's funny, if I close my eyes and think hard enough....I can still smell all the wonderful smells (bamboo, plumeria, ocean breezes), hear the sounds (always ocean waves) and feel the sand in between my toes. Good times.
Amazing beautiful photos!My mouth is watering! Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving some sweetness~
ReplyDeletesarah: produce really does taste better coming from the quaint little markets, don't they?!
ReplyDeletegabe: yes, the strawberry guavas do taste similar to strawberries; the seeds are much bigger, but I eat them anyway. ;)
Lisa: love, color and food...all good things!
Susan: I get the sense that you really miss Hawaii! What brought you to Colorado (I haven't found that in your blog yet)? We really are super spoiled out here with all these pleasures for the senses! Will you be back on the islands anytime soon?
Chrissie: Aloha!