Saturday was my first time ever really shopping at a farmers’ market I have driven by or quickly walked past farmers’ markets in the past, but I’ve never actually bought anything or really even browsed for that matter. The idea of shopping at a farmers’ market has always intimidated me. I wasn’t really sure how to buy things, who to talk to, what questions to ask, etc. Basically, my experience at the farmers’ market is what I imagine people who don’t enjoy thrifting feel like when entering a thrift store…OVERWHELMED. Luckily, my new friend Savannah is a master farmersmarketer (similar to thrifter…I don’t think this phrase will catch on). She showed me the ropes and shared some tips to shopping at the farmers market to help make the trip easier for me. So let’s dive into this farmers’ market haul.
Here’s what I bought from the Pasadena Farmers’ Market
I talked to the farmer and he told me that these eggs were only one day old. My boyfriend boiled some for breakfast one morning and I scrambled some and they were freaking delicious! Him and I both agree that we are going to try to eat more farm fresh eggs. They were so fluffy and flavorful. In case you’re wondering, I paid $5.50 for a flat of 20.
The nice thing about shopping at the farmers’ market is the fact that the fruits and veggies do not have any unnecessary (wasteful) stickers placed onto them. I was so happy to place these sticker-free, nectarines into my Reusable Produce Bag *.
I paid $2 for 3 for these organic white nectarines. These bad boys were the juiciest nectarines I’ve ever eaten. I would have bought more, but I was running low on cash by the time I came across these.
My boyfriend and I love broccoli, so I bought 3 crowns for $5. We haven’t eaten these yet, but I am planning on steaming some tonight. Check back next week for my thoughts on the broccoli.
What is your favorite thing to buy at the farmers’ market?
