From Farmers Market to My Kitchen

Similar to every Saturday, I made my grocery list for the week and went to the farmers market downtown. I usually buy my food from various vendors, but now I have a connection with Andrea and have a farm to be loyal to. She recognized my face so we chatted talked a little, but her stand was busy and she was right back to work. When I went to buy my produce one of the men helped me. I was excited to practice my Spanish with him and learned that he was from Guanajuato, Mexico. At the end he switched to English and told me to have a good day. I get nothing but good energy from Andrea and the people working with her. In reflection, part of why I buy my food at the farmers market is the experience and connection to the growers. I stopped at Dillons right after to buy things I can't get at the farmers market. It is valuable to experience one right after the other to see the stark difference. Although I'm on the other end, it's similar to why I don't get much pleasure from selling my ceramic work in a gallery - I have no connection to the user.

When I get home with fresh food full of potential I get excited to cook! I made Potato Leek Soup using the potatoes, leeks, and onions I bought at the farmers market. The potatoes were the ones we picked last week. It was awesome to see them all cleaned up and being sold.