Most towns around my home have one day a week where they host a farmer's market. It's in a parking lot somewhere and the farms come and set up tables, much like a flea market. They offer up things that were picked fresh that day. (Here's a tip. Try to eat corn the very day it is picked to ensure its optimum sweetness.) If you go late enough in the day, many will offer discounts so they don't have to cart anything back to the farm.
Another great find at many farmer's markets is local honey. Did you know that eating local honey can build your immunity to seasonal ailments like hay fever? So pass on the bear shaped squeeze bottle and grab a jar from the local bees.
When picking tomatoes from market, look for heirloom varieties and go with colors you don't normally find. Purples and yellows, etc. The uglier the better. We've gotten used to eating perfect red tomatoes and the truth is that they may look good, but are bland at best. Pick a gnarly one, dude.
Find out which day your town or the town closest to you holds their market. Plan a meal around what you expect to find. For instance, tonight we ate a vegetable lasagna that featured local zucchini and cremini mushrooms. There are staples that you will find universally, so you will be able to have a jumping off point. Also, peruse all the tables and see what you can add to your plate. Maybe a great salad with local lettuces, radishes and strawberries. When it is fresh and local, you can be sure it will taste better. It helps fuel your local economy and lessens your carbon footprint. Everyone wins and you get healthier.
Cya Friday (maybe Saturday?),
M
What I ate and how I exercised:
Breakfast ~ Amy's breakfast burrito
Lunch ~ A riceless sushi roll w/veggies and shrimp, plus a tomato and cucumber salad
Dinner ~ Vegetable Lasagna
Exercise ~ 45 minutes of Crossfit ass kicking
But please make sure the beekeepers don't kill their bees first!!! - Tabitha
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