Ancora imparo readers know that I love a good Farmers' Market and seldom miss an opportunity to check one out if I am "in range". My favorite market is on Saturday mornings in Beloit, Wisconsin. It has been a joy to see it expand and improve over the years since we discovered its existence. When we are not able to visit Beloit's market, we try to find a local one in order to purchase our favored in-season fruits and vegetables. When we are staying on our Aqua RV, there is a local, Saturday morning market that is just a short walk away.
Today, in spite of the rain, almost all of the vendors had set up shop. Shoppers were in slightly less supply than normal, but, from our perspective, that was OK because it was less crowded in front of the more popular stands. We came away with lots of tomatoes, some beets, cucumbers and three ears of sweet corn. The sweet corn will not last this day! As we were returning to the marina, others boaters, who also like to check out the Saturday Farmers' Market, would inquire "what's in your bags?" and we'd compare what each of us purchased.
Enter "Bob", I'll call him. "Bob" is a great guy, a fun-loving, hard-hitting, party-hearty kind of fellow, and a good conversationalist. "Bob" and his wife "Marge", I'll call her, have a boat-full of guests this weekend and the guys went over to the Farmers' Market. With laughter and mirth, "Bob" explained that "the guys" didn't buy a single vegetable or fruit but managed to spend $75.00 on pastries, bar-b-que ribs, and brats. These guys know how to enjoy a Farmers' Market! None of this purchasing healthy fruits and veggies. Just go for the flavor and fun of grease and sugar. My kind of guy! My palette will live vicariously through "Bob" and his "guys".
Go find a good Farmers' Market today. You will not be disappointed!
Ancora imparo
