Ode to a Farmer's Market

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On any given summer Saturday morning, farmer's markets abound across the country. This is a good thing. Local planters selling their harvests to local consumers. Produce is fresh, often organic and very tasty with a much lessened carbon footprint. However, there are differences in atmosphere between markets. Melisse and I wandered into perhaps the best market I've ever been to. We are in Port Townsend, WA, living just up the hill from this town's Saturday event. (Thank you very much Ben and Erica Bauermeister) What distinguishes this market from others is not only the variety of produce, baked goods and fresh cooked sea food, but also the openness of the folks. Kids jumping around on hedges like trampolines until they tire and, most importantly, DOG FRIENDLY! Quito made so many new dog and human friends this morning. Add to this, The Blackberry Bushes String Band and their fine bluegrass picking and singing. It was just a joy. Food hints are the cheese bread sticks and barbequed oysters. Heaven on earth. Wedding tonight. Plus, I think we've discovered the road we will be traveling. Stay tuned.

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