Farmers Market Season is Almost Here!

I don't know about you, but I am SO excited to attend Saturday farmers markets and purchase fresh produce. There is something magical about having local farmers and artisans come together in a community setting and display their hard work throughout the course of the year. Having lived in Raleigh for the past 4 years, I have grown to love the State Farmers Market. This spacious, iconic farmers market boasts countless fresh fruits, vegetables, plants, flowers, meats, and gift products. I am a sucker for local veggies and am always first in line for North Carolina's fresh sugar snap peas! These sweet, crunchy pods are bursting with flavor, and can be used in salads, stir frys, Asian dishes, and more! For 13 tasty recipes that highlight sugar snap peas, click here. The proud, hard working farmers are happy to give you advice on how to prepare their fresh produce and I have learned so much already.

Another delicious market item to purchase is the local strawberries! They are bursting with color and have the unmistakable Southern berry taste that we all know and love. For oodles of fresh strawberry recipes, click here. Mark your calendars for early spring to attend your local farmers market. If you have time or are near Raleigh, please stop by the State Farmers Market! You will not be disappointed.

Cheers,

Olivia