There is a farmers’ market every Saturday in the village. Rain or shine, you see people going there for some special treats they can’t get from the usual supermarkets such as freshly plucked strawberries, home-made marmalade, perfectly cured lean bacon, locally produced herb cheese, and my favorite, sinfully delicious double chocolate brownies!
Last weekend I bought a beautiful pot of coriander there and now it’s happily sitting in the front yard. I’ve made some guacamole dip with the coriander and I’m planning to make Thai seafood salad next.
I also like to wander around from stall to stall, tasting the samples, chatting with the vendors, and petting the dogs people bring along. There is a Greek food stall there manned by a shy little boy. Their spinach and feta cheese pastry is something to look forward to every week.
Sometimes a young man plays the guitar there although I’ve never seen people giving him any money. Maybe I will take my cello there next weekend and make people pay to stop me.
I love farmers' markets!
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