Another Market Visit

This summer seems to be flying by.  We're either at work or at one of our children's many activities.  But I couldn't let another weekend go by without visiting the Minneapolis Farmer's Market.  Here is my bountiful Sunday morning find.

My first stop was for salsa.

I've purchased this salsa before - Minnesota Mild.  This time, I thought we'd try the HOT.  The many who makes this salsa, also is the one who sells it.  With every purchase he gives out little hints or recipes for using his product.  He said in Chile, salsa is a condiment and it's always on the table.  I thought I'd give that a try.  What could be better than fresh, hot salsa on grilled chicken.

My next purchase were radishes and spring greens.

These will make a great salad for my lunch tomorrow!

Next stop, asparagus.

Have you ever eaten raw asparagus?  The man selling these gorgeous spears asked me if I liked fresh, raw peas.  I love fresh peas.  He broke off a piece of asparagus and it tasted every bit as good and fresh as a pea right out of the pod.

Of course, I had to pick up my daughters favorite pickles.

 I bought a pound of Southwest Spiced pickles and sliced them so there would be enough for all of us to share!

I always buy organic beef at the market and today was no different.

This is wonderfully tasting free range, anti-biotic free ground beef.  I can really taste the difference between this and overly processed meat.

Lastly, no visit to the market would be complete without a purchase of some fresh cut flowers.

Even my boys appreciate the summer colors brought indoors.

I also enjoyed the music and a cup of really good coffee.  I was a little lonesome though.  My shopping partner, my daughter, was gone on a camping trip.  We've made a date to visit the market next weekend together!

"Fresh food is a luxury everyone can afford."  -David Moyer