I did something yesterday that I had been intending to do for years. I went to the Memphis Farmer's Market. I don't know what I was expecting outside of cheap and delicious vegetables, but I was satisfied upon leaving.
The market had roughly 20 booths set up, all selling different home grown or home made items. There were bakers and farmers, ceramicists and even a guy selling beef products. It was pretty nice. I really enjoyed the assortment of vendors and the selection of their wares. I didn't, however, like the prices. I felt some of the stuff was a bit over priced such as the pies for 18 bucks. Now, that same seller had mini-pies for $3 and that was pretty nice. The vegetables were moderate, but the eggs were more expensive than Kroger!
The people I met there were all extremely friendly and talkative (even though we were all freezing). I think it was the people that I enjoyed the most of my time at the market.
I do intend to start frequenting the Farmer's Market and maybe someday I'll even join in. It is a great place to get local produce and to help further the local economy.
The market is at Front Street and G.E. Patterson in downtown Memphis. It runs from April to October from 7 am to 1 pm. For more info see: http://www.memphisfarmersmarket.org/home
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