Friday, June 12, 2009

Farmer's Market Friday Fun....

Happy Friday all! I cannot believe the weekend is almost here - Yeah! It's just been such a long week with being nonstop on the go ALL week long.

We had fun getting everything last night, but, I have to admit I was completely bummed that they didn't have any strawberries, raspberries or blueberries. There was a boysenberry guy but he wouldn't sample them. I didn't want to buy them unless I knew they were sweet *sigh* Don't people know that is how you get your product to sell? People sample it and if you are like me, you decide at that point you cannot live without it! :)

Are you ready to see the Farmer's Market spread I laid out for everyone to enjoy today?

A gigantic bowl of fruit ~ White & Yellow Nectarines & Peaches, Apricots and Pluots - my favorite!!! They are a cross between an apricot & a plum.

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A big bowl of cherries - can you believe I scored this entire bowl for only $9 - It's 5 lbs!

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Nuts are a must at any market especially when you have them specially roasted by a farmer.

My favorite ~ Butter Toffee Almonds.

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Orange Honey Almonds

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Honey Roasted Almonds

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And pistachios!

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All together this is table #1!

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Table #2 is separate because well - it's all my weaknesses LOL! I need to stick to the fruit and nuts :D

Cinnamon Raisin Challah bread

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Seeded Honey Raisin Walnut Wheat Bread and 1/2 white & 1/2 wheat hummus dipping bread

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Two Types of homemade hummus that are WAY better than Sabra ~ Roasted Garlic & Roasted Red Pepper

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Kettle Korn......Once you start, you can't stop - steer clear of this amazing stuff!

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I was really hoping that the honey guy would have his flavored sticks but he doesn't make them anymore :( Too bad because they make for fantastic pictures! I settled for regular local honey sticks that are great eaten straight up or drizzles on either of the breads.

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All together ~ Table #2!

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So that is everything ~ fun right?! Can you see now why I have a Farmer's Market addiction? Every time you go it's different and each market is different too - love that!

For breakfast, I had planned on making a pineapple smoothie topped with Kashi Honey Flax Granola. Then, I realized I forgot my magic bullet. Ok, fine, I'll make a parfait, but, when I opened up my lowfat greek yogurt it smelled like sour cream :( Boooo!

So I decided to change things up a bit and go with the Farmer's Market Friday fruit and nuts I was saving for my morning snack.

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I ate the nuts, cherries, bread and a piece of cinnamon raisin challah bread (not pictured). I am saving the nectarine and pluot for my morning snack. Phew - a healthy save - yeah!

Quick recap of yesterday:

Calories burned: 3,068
Steps taken: 13,510

Alright all, I have to finish out my crazy busy week! I am thinking some nice Yoga and stretching is in the works for lunchtime versus spinning......See you all later!

11 comments:

  1. oh your trip to the FM looks successful! i am nuts about your nuts ;) my FM starts saturday, but i can't go until next week. i can't wait to get homemade goods like you have shown here!

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  2. all your farmer's market loot looks awesome!

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  3. Wow, what an awesome haul! I love all the great fresh fruit.

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  4. that's a major bummer that they were lackin' in the berries but it looks like you got yourself some wonderful stuff anyways!

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  5. everything looks amazing, even if there weren't any berries :( have a great weekend!

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  6. What a great spread!

    I am loving those nuts!!! Butter toffee sounds amazing:)

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  7. You are KILLING me with this food!! That's so weird he wouldn't sample them!

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  8. Janetha ~ I LOVE nuts too! Ohhh - I can't wait to see what you get at your market now too!

    Brandi ~ It's awesome - I LOVE this time of year when everything is in season.

    runsarah ~ Thanks, I was excited to pick it all up for everyone.

    Jenny ~ You know what - that just means I have to go to another market this weekend or something for berries :D

    Steph ~ thanks, you have a fantastic weekend too!

    Marisa ~ They are too good to have around the house - that's why I can only get them when I have to share at work :) LOL

    K ~ You can come by and I'll share :)

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  9. Those goodies look awesome! I'm going to the Farmer's Market tomorrow (yay!) and hope I can score some great stuff, too :D

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  10. Anne ~ I have to check out your blog to see what you scored at the market.

    C.G. ~ I know, I was surprised she offered such a great price for buying so many - yeah!

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