First the bad news, there is still no sign of the Garlic Guy. I should also note that this was an abbreviated shopping trip. My knee was giving me fits so I grabbed what I needed from some of my favorite vendors and skipped the rest. I am sure I didn’t miss the Garlic Guy because several people were talking about his absence.
My first stop was Farm Direct Meat to say hello to two of my favorite vendors and make some craving related purchases. The hints of fall have me craving pot roast or something similar. I picked up some ground grass fed beef, some chicken breasts, a piece of “beef for boiling.” I’ll be experimenting with the last later this weekend. (total $32).
My second stop was a small grower and maker of pet treats. I bought 2 dozen eggs ($2 each), some small onions, and a bunch of celery (to be used in the beef for boiling experiment). She also had a variety of other things. I think I remember okra. I know there were tomatoes, basil, various greens, beans. My grand total there was $6.
Next I stopped at Lehman’s Orchard for fruit. I said hello to my other favorite vendors. I purchased my first pears and Gala apples of the season ($3 each), another basket of Red Haven peaches and a basket of nectarines (also $3 each). My final item there was another pint of their wonderful blueberry honey. Grand total there was ($18). They also had raspberries and blueberries (I think), donut peaches, and dried products.
My final stop was a seller who has both local and non-local items. From there I purchased two heads of read leave lettuce (2 for $3), six summer squash of various varieties (2 for $1), 6 large heads of garlic (3 for $1), 6 ears of corn on the cob (also 3 for $1), a cantaloupe ($2). My grand total was ($12). They had lots of other things peppers,beans, and tomatoes which I have in my own garden. Peaches, apples and pears. Potatoes, garlic, greens, watermelon, and several other things. By the time I stopped at this booth my mind was on coffee and the start of the LSU football game. Go Tigers!.
