A patriotic Nutcracker welcomes customers
at The Bavarian Nut Company's booth.
at The Bavarian Nut Company's booth.
Local berries have arrived at the market. Shortcake, here I come.
Beautiful baguettes remind me of Paris.
Luscious heirloom tomatoes
The most beautiful geraniums I've ever seen.
Dozens of booths overflow with spring and summer plants
Begonia baskets.
I bought one to hang next to my front door.
In a month it will be a solid cascade of color.
I couldn't resist buying several bunches of these magnificent peonies.
What's available in your farmers market now?
Being a member of my farmers market family is a very special part of my life. I've made many friends there and this summer have the pleasure of working with my friend, Kim, at The Ungourmet. She's a very outgoing and bubbly person and a pleasure to work with. We even have a few minutes now and then to talk about bloggie stuff.
In the past several weeks I've also met
Pam at For the Love of Cooking
You will find wonderful recipes on Pam's blog
and Marilyn is an expert on teas and how to prepare them.
Thanks so much for stopping by to visit. It's wonderful to meet some of the amazing bloggers who live in the greater Portland area. I hope to see you again this summer.
Hi Cathy,
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing post and all those great photos are delightful.
Hope you are having a lovely day,
Lia.
What a beautiful market! I've never been to Portland, but when I visit I'll be sure to find the farmers' market. I love the name 'ungourmet' - very clever!
ReplyDeleteGreat post! What a wonderful market! I can't wait until ours open here. Have a wonderful holiday weekend!
ReplyDeleteI wish we have this type of farmers market here in PA. I enjoyed going to the one in NY Union Square and also the ones in CA
ReplyDeleteYou do have a very nice farmers market! Love the flowers and the baguettes and strawberries!And you met Kim how nice! Hope to meet both of you one day:D
ReplyDeleteCathy, what a GORGEOUS market! The largest and best one here is quite a hike, but we do have some small local ones that I frequent a couple of times a week. Those tomatoes!!!
ReplyDeletexoxo Pattie
Sure looks like lots of good stuff.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post! What an amazing marketplace. I do not have anything quite as nice near me. Love those pink peonies. I have one peonie plant in my garden that is just blooming now..so pretty.
ReplyDeleteOops, I stopped and drooled at the heirlooms. Too early here, but I can't wait. Happy Memorial Day.
ReplyDeleteSam
I love peonies, and wouldn't have been able to resist purchasing a bunch either. Strawberries are hitting just hitting the market here on the east coast, but I have to admit, they are not as good as the ones on the west coast. I am going to have to try to make it out to Portland one of these days.
ReplyDeleteWow! That farmer's market makes ours in Roseburg look like small potatoes. But I did manage to get some deliciously sweet spring greens and a wonderful loaf of bread.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful Farmer's Market! Great pictures. Outstanding tomatoes!
ReplyDeleteMy jaw just drops when I see your Farmer's Market, one disadvantage of being from a small area is not having this type of venue to enjoy.
ReplyDeleteLove the nutcracker!! Wonderful photos - the flowers are all stunning.
What a fabulous Farmers' Market! Lucky you.
ReplyDeleteMarvelous photos of your market, Cathy. And that nutcracker is just perfect for Memorial Day! He made me smile.
ReplyDeletePeonies are my favorite flower...I love them in a big glass bowl, falling all over!
Have a lovely holiday!
Our farmers' market doesn't open until next Saturday. There won't be tomatoes (they can only have homegrown fruits and vegetables--a good thing) until late June here in the midwest. There will be asparagus (it's been cool enough), onions, lettuces, and cherries, cherries, cherries. Flowers will be abundant. Good breads, too! Can't wait!!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the rain! It will bring on more good fruits and vegetables.
Best,
Bonnie
Farmer's Markets are the perfect excuse to bring a camera. The colors are so vibrant, and I get sensory overload in trying to decide what to buy. I am so thankful that I live where there's a Farmer's Market to choose from just about any day of the week.
ReplyDeletehow yummy! makes me wish i could go. and how fun to meet so many fellow bloggers!
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful photos, Cathy. The nutcracker is - as my grandson's would say - outstanding. Have a great day. Blessings...Mary
ReplyDeleteI would advise anyone in the area to get nuts at the Bavarian Nut Hut's booth. You will be so delighted!!
ReplyDeleteEverything looks so good!
I finally have peonies to pick this year!
It has been a very hectic weekend!! I am exhausted..hope yours was wonderful!
This market beats my French market hands down! And peonies!!!! My favorite flowers - I got some for mother's day - those are gorgeous! I'm buying local, sweet, plump, ripe gariguette strawberries now every single day!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun! Beautiful photos. I always love farmer's market. There's always so much to see and so much to buy. It's good temptation when comes to spending money :D Thanks for sharing. MaryMoh at http://www.keeplearningkeepsmiling.com
ReplyDeleteI luv heirloom tomatoes. I would have bought way too many!
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