Let’s say you’re talking with a friend when you discover they’ve never purchased produce outside the big walls of their convenient grocery store. “Oh my,” you think. How do you explain the difference between a tomato bought at their grocery store, to a tomato bought directly from the grower?
Well, most of them are red … nice bright red. But, they come in other colors, too.
They should be firm. Generally, you wouldn’t want to select soft tomatoes.
So the appearance of the produce would not necessarily provide the answer.
But people do go out of their way to buy tomatoes direct from growers at their local farmers’ markets. If not for appearance, then what? Probably not cost. Probably not convenience, either.
We do it for the flavor. Continue reading …
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I believe there are many people reading this who have stories to share about farming, about farmers’ markets, about cooking with fresh produce, and some who may even have some fabulous recipes filled with seasonal produce varieties available only at your local Farmers Markets.
If you have related archive stories, but still relate to today, those may have a place here, too. I’m offering extra editorial coverage, a first published piece for some, but unfortunately no compensation. I have had this site online since 1995, and have always used my own money to keep it that way. I hope to change that, soon, in a very reasonable and fair manner, so at least the site’s expenses are covered.
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