One of the highlights of my week these days is spending my Thursday afternoons at the Dufferin Grove Farmer's Market. It's great because my flex schedule allows me to make it there early and spend a good hour perusing all the stalls and getting my groceries for the week, and then having dinner on the grass and doing the girl talk with my friend D. She makes a great market-going partner, because she's able to tell me what herbs grow well indoors, and provide me with the names of vegetables I've never seen and gives me tips on how to cook the veggies Inever known how to cook or eat...like Japanese Turnips (deliciously fresh)!
I'm also feeling pretty good about my market meat purchases given my inner struggles around being such a carnivore (ie: ethical meat practices), and like that I can get gluten free treats that are both savoury and sweet!
And...I even enjoy all the hippie babies and kids running around. Family friendly can be pretty alright once in a while.
In a city as big and anonymous as this one, this is a nice way to see the same faces once a week, support the small and local, and ensure that you get your weekly dose of organic freshness.
Plus, go now and you're in time for tomato season!
Best Drink: Sorrel Juice
Neat & Unique Finds: Fresh Lavender
Yet to try: The Clay and Paper Theatre's Circus Performances that start at 6pm
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