Enjoying Early Summer at The Farmer's Market

Summer, my favorite season, is almost officially upon us! June 20 marks the date despite a severe heat wave on its way for the entire east coast starting June18. Luckily, for the past few weeks our mornings and late evening have been in the crisp and cool in the low 60's, despite rising to the 80's and 90's during the day.

Summer for me means trips to the farmer's market, since I no longer grow my own vegetables. I made my first trip to the farmer's market in Wrightstown, Pa. this week, which is about a 25 minute ride from my house through Bucks County.

It's always a magical morning for me when I go there. The little outdoor market boasts about 20 stands composed of 2 organic farmers, 4 regular famers, fragrant soap makers, honey farmers, homemade specialty foods, food trucks, and a few other kiosks with people selling things they have made. In fact, during the covid years, I rented a spot and sold my healthy plant-based soups cookbook (link to see my cookbook on Amazon).

The make-shift weekly market for farmers is in a big field out in the county. 

The merchants and people are very congenial and it feels like everyone is there to hang out, socialize, and of course buy the wholesome goods. There is always live music with a singer. I enjoy the solace of the ride out to country area, enjoy walking around in the big grassy field, talking to people - some that I now know and some that I don't. 

After the market, I drive about 1/4 mile to a little store area. There are about 6 large stores all sharing the same Parking lot in the middle of no where.

First is a large beautiful natural market (Organnons Market) where I usually get a brown rice vegetable sushi with fermented vegetables and any packaged goods that might be on sale that week. I  read all of the local business cards posted on their bulletin board ( most are holistic or homestead minded)  

Next store is  "OWOWCOW" ice cream shop which makes small batches of ice cream using many locally grown ingredients, including milk and cream, from the surrounding dairy farms.  Their lavender honey flavor is my favorite. Thank goodness it is closed when I get there around 10 am each week. (I don't need to be eating ice cream every week) . 

 

In the same shopping area is a local nursery that sells all kinds of plants, trees, shrubs, hanging baskets, flowers, and has starter plants for herbs and vegetables. 

 I bought a small pot of each : organic oregano, basil, and lemon verbena.  I will attempt to plant the herbs this week which may be difficult with my beautifully long and polished nails.

There is also an antique shop.  I've never gone into it, but I should some day. 

I'm excited about the new store that opened in the same shopping area recently. It is charming and exudes a peaceful atmosphere with lovely engaging people working there. It is called, "Rainbows of Healing" - A Metaphysical Boutique . Inside I found unique gifts, crystals, jewelry, singing bowls, books, etc. They also give classes and provide services such as Reiki, sound healing, and reflexology. 

(http://www.shoprainbowsofhealing.com). It was my first time in the store. I didn't buy anything but will keep it mind for gifts and I just loved being in there.

Do you go to farmer's markets? What do you buy?