Have any of you ever taken advantage of the Piedmont Triad Farmer's Market? If you have, good for you. If not - what are you waiting for?! We are so lucky to have such an amazing resource right around the corner from us. I'll admit, the first time I went it was intimidating. There's an indoor market and an outdoor market so I stressed over which area I should buy from. Gradually as I went more and more I became more comfortable with the experience and enjoyed being able to converse with the farmers or representatives from the farms. The produce I brought home is definitely the highlight of the experience. You can taste the difference between a day or two old tomato and one that was shipped across the nation.
Due to it being local produce you are also contributing to a smaller carbon footprint that buying produce from Harris Teeter or Food Lion doesn't. You're supporting your neighbors and your local farmland. They don't only have produce either - Farmers come with everything from plants and flowers, the famous Goat Lady cheese, honey, and you can get fresh meat there as well. The Moose Cafe located towards the back of the Market serves delicious fresh Southern food. It is a must everytime we visit. Instead of bread and butter they serve biscuits and their famous homemade apple butter. It's so good they sell it in the small general store in the front.
Now that Mother Nature is providing us with gorgeous sunny days there is no excuse! Get out there and check out the Piedmont Triad Farmer's Market! http://www.ncagr.gov/markets/facilities/markets/triad/
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