One of my favorite things I enjoy about living in a rural community is their local farmer's market. In the spring, summer, and fall there is always an abundance of homegrown produce there along with homemade sweet treats baked by our local cooks. Every year, I look forward to the fresh tomatoes. Tomatoes immediately remind me so much of my Dad and his garden he would tend when he was alive. Everyone would come around for miles and take what they wanted and pay him later. He loved sharing his crops with everyone. You can also find cucumbers, tomatoes, eggplant, squash, and even pickled quail eggs. And the prices cannot be beat, even by Wal-Mart!
This year, Annabelle had an idea. She decided she wanted to start her own "business" by baking brownies, cookies, and cupcakes then selling them at the market. So my wife took her shopping, helped her bake for hours, then we set up our shop.
At the end of the day she made a good profit to bake more at a later date. Not only was it fun, but it taught her responsibility to some degree and how to start a business. We really passed a good time, especially listening to some chank-a-chank, including Jolie Blonde, provided by one of our local bands.
If you are ever able, please support our local farmers and find a market in your area. There is nothing like bringing their hard work to your dinner table and enjoying it with your family. Bon Apetit!
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