Although I know that not everyone reading this blog is from North Carolina, I’ve had a couple of requests to share information about what is currently available at the farmer’s markets. Since I’m there anyway, I’m glad to do that!

I just returned from the farmer’s market on my lunch break and that place is hopping, I tell you! During the winter, I had no problem driving up and finding a prime parking spot. Today, I had to circle around to the back of the market to find any available spots. Lots of good eats today! Ready? Here goes:

• Strawberries
• Asparagus (green and purple)
• Sugar snap peas
• Fresh spring peas (shelled)
• Onions
• Lettuce–red leaf, green leaf, butter
• Greens–mustard, kale, swiss chard, spinach
• Radishes
• Carrots
• Tomatoes (hothouse)–mostly “Trust” variety
• Cucumbers (hothouse)
• Parsnips
• Cabbage
• Sweet potatoes
• Honey
• Herbs
• Bedding plants
• Garden plants (vegetable and herb plants)

In addition to some fresh asparagus, I scored a fresh roasting chicken from my friends at Rainbow Farm. Yay! Can’t wait for Sunday supper!

Our weather here is not supposed to be great this weekend (but we do need the rain badly). Still, I’m hoping to get out and do some strawberry picking with my family so we can make more jam! Have a great weekend at your farmer’s markets and get those fresh veggies!