Jul
23
2009

This Little Family Went To Market…

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marketSummertime is here. Which also means that tons of delicious fruits and veggies are in season. And what better excuse to sample fresh produce than by visiting a local farmers market!

We decided to try a new San Diego farmers market last weekend. We ventured downtown to Little Italy’s Mercato on Saturday morning. The Little Italy Mercato spans a couple of city blocks near the heart of Little Italy. As we strolled the length of the market, we could enjoy the sounds of live, musical performances. There was a wide array of food and craft vendors alike.

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With so many wonderful flavors to choose from, we had a great time selecting fresh corn on the cob, heirloom tomatoes, feta and other Greek cheeses, Bing cherries, pink roses and even a whole chicken from local farmers. If not for the 2 hour limit on the parking meter, we might have stayed longer.

There is such an unmistakable difference in the quality of the food that we buy from the local markets. We have been enjoying the fruits of our adventure all week with fresh salads, and taking in the beauty of the fresh flowers that we bought as well. Take the time to find a market near you, not only will you enjoy the fresh product and handmade crafts available for purchase, you could also find that it is a great excuse to have some fun family time while supporting your local growers and artisans.

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  • Stephen says:

    I always like giving my money to the local market vendors than the grocery store…and the food tastes so much better!

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