father's day shopping at the market

Some years, when it comes to a father's day gift for my husband, my mind is overflowing with ideas. Other years, I've got nothing. They say that the closer you are to a person, the harder time you have thinking of a gift to buy them.

But one thing my husband can always count on each father's day, is a good meal. And really, it's one of his favorite gifts.

If you're like me, and this is part of your celebration, you'll be able to do all your father's day meal shopping straight from the market. In fact, I think you just might be able to get everything you need in one stroll around the vendors' stands.
A meal like this must always start with a great steak. Both Deer Creek Beef and Hickory Chance Farm bring delicious local beef to the market each week. On Saturday, at the Deer Creek Beef stand they'll be having a special on rib eye steaks and the grill will be going with samples all morning.
And what to go with that steak? The possibilities are endless.

Market vendors like Richardson Farms are picking peas, squash, carrots, broccoli and spinach. At Calvert's Gift Farm, they're bringing great produce like garlic (roasted and spread over bread with olive oil? yum!), fava beans and squash to the market. Woolly Hill Farm will be bringing peas, snow peas (one of my favorites), sugar snap peas and english peas to the market as well as lettuce, green onions and fresh herbs.

And it doesn't stop there--you can even pick up some fresh bread and rolls to go with your meal. We can even handle dessert.  Stop by one of our vendor stands and pick up a cake or fresh pie. (And don't forget some fresh cut flowers for the  table...)

Wow, this post is making me hungry. And imagine--a whole meal prepared from local producers. It's something you can feel good about--not just because it tastes good, but because you are supporting local agriculture, farmers and your community.

Eat well this weekend. Come to the market.

Comments

[Carrie]

I plan on visiting market soon! The pictures look great!