The Farmer’s Market Trend

A visit to the town square for the Saturday morning farmer’s market is becoming more and more common for certain communities.  We first noticed the trend when our oldest daughter went to college in Charleston.  On our first visit, she recommended that we go  to Marion Square and check out the fresh fruits and vegetables.  Several vendors were serving breakfast items ranging from fresh baked muffins and croissants,  omelets and the very best crepes filled with hazelnut cream.    Before the breakfast items could be finished, the lunch chefs were heating up their grills to serve gyro’s, panini’s, wings and more.  

Even our little home port of Monroe, Georgia has a Saturday morning market for the local farmers. Most of these markets are not just for farmers.  There are frequently just as many booths for the local artisans to show off their prize paintings, photography, jewelry, soaps and more.  

I like the idea of meeting the farmer who grew the vegetables I want to purchase.  This method of shopping is really not that new.  It was quite common before the end of WWII to go to the farmers market for produce.  After the war, however, commercial farmers  and big Super markets came on the scene to replace the old fashioned farmer’s market.  

Kind of interesting how history repeats itself. 

Stuart has its local market on Sunday morning.   There were more crafters than farmers but it is still an interesting event.  I purchased Blue Cheese Stuffed Olives for an appetizer.  Yummy!

Joy