farmer's market virgin

i recently visited my local farmer's market. i have lived in the same area for about 5 years now and have said for the past 5 years how i want to go to this farmer's market. and for some reason, something more pressing (or not so pressing) would interfere with my trip and i wouldn't make it. however, this past saturday i made it there, and oh how it was everything i wanted it to be.

not only was this my first visit to this farmer's market, but my first visit EVER to a farmer's market. i didn't know how they worked. was i supposed to bring my own bags? did i need cash or did they accept credit cards? which way did the line move? where should i park? once i arrived, my fears and nerves subsided. i loaded my 10 month old in his stroller (he, by the way, enjoyed it almost as much as i did), and we went a walking into the "market".

the bronxville farmer's market, is not a large market by any means, but it was perfect for a virgin like myself. it was obvious that each stand had their specialties. if you wanted berries and fruit you went to one stand, if you wanted veggies you went to another stand, if you wanted bread you went to another, and so on. i think i made at least 3 laps scoping out each stand and sizing up what i wanted to purchase. i had a list of items i wanted to buy so i found those first. i bought strawberries, blueberries, tomatoes, corn, and sugar snap peas. i know, could it be anymore obvious this trip was my first farmer's market trip? but give me a break! i didn't know there would be so many other options! the next stand i came upon had the most delicious looking tarts. there was a variety of flavors, peach, apple, blueberry, strawberry, chocolate and mixed berry. i had plans to go to my in-laws the following night for dinner and what a great excuse to purchase the tart to bring as a dessert! i opted for the mixed berry one and it did not disappoint (especially topped with some vanilla ice cream).

this was the extent of my purchases, but i could have bought the entire market. today is friday and i'm counting the hours until i go back tomorrow. this time i have my sights on fresh bread, pure maple syrup, crab cakes, beets, potatoes, and of course the berry, tomato, and corn staples. i'll keep you posted on my second time around.