Almost Too Good to Eat
As summer wanes in the northern hemisphere, farmers markets are bursting with the fruits of local farmers’ labor. Brilliant, jewel-colored fruits and vegetables brighten days that are quickly getting shorter.
Port Townsend Farmers Market in Washington State is no exception. At a recent market, peppers, tomatoes, eggplant and a host of other organic produce overflowed the stands, with shoppers taking advantage and stocking up to “put up” the fresh-from-the-farm vegetables.
Jewel-colored peppers filled the booths at the local farmers market, their colors contrasting with the deep purple egglants.
The flowering dill was a popular addition as shoppers gathered produce for pickling.
Egglants are at their prime this time of year.
A vegan's paradise
Christmas colors in summer
The whole beet can be eaten - some don't realize that the leaves are wonderful in a stir fry. And oh so healthy.
A wonderful variety of late summer vegetables, straight from the farm.
Carrots and beets are popular and prolific crops in the Pacific Northwest.
With a very late start to summer this year, farmers were concerned that the tomatoes wouldn't ripen. But here's proof their fears were not realized.
If you love peppers, now is the time to buy and preserve.
