What is YOUR favorite Farmers Market?

Shaker Farmers MarketShaker Farmers MarketThe Shaker Farmers Market was the first one of it’s kind in Cleveland.  Started by 6 skeptical farmers on a Saturday morning in 1995, it was an instant success.  They were met by 500 curious enthused shoppers and were sold out in less than an hour.

Not only is the variety height of the harvest fresh, beautiful and delicious, but the energy behind the effort is over the top!  Whether I have a moment or the morning to spend, I will never get over the excitement of it.  How long could it take for the best retail grocer to get fresh fruit and vegetables compared to the bounty these vendors offer harvested just hours before.  And then there’s the getting up in the early early morning to drive in and set up.  I will never cease to be amazed at the offering of their experience and caring in nurturing their seedlings and concoctions and then exchanging in true spirit.

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Do you have a favorite vendor?

I love Betsy and her soap.  I had a ‘loaf’ of calendula, sage and mango papaya for summer.  How about cucumber?DSC02515 DSC02517Lots of flowers!DSC02495

And right around the corner……Shaker Farmers MarketSONY DSCDSC025347-4-2013 Chau, Shr Farmer Mkt 18992 - Version 2DSC02536DSC02727

 

 

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