The Good Stuff

ALL RISE, the farmer's market is now in session.
One day, I will have a garden filled with the reds, blues, yellows and greens of the produce aisle at the local supermarket. I will no longer make a shopping list, peel stickers off my lemons or answer the question we all know too well "paper or plastic?" Fruits, vegetables and herbs will be ready for the picking at my own convenience. But for now, I get just as much satisfaction from strolling through our local farmer's market here in Laguna Beach. I spot the ripest peaches for an afternoon snack, the most attractive strawberries for homemade jam and the biggest smile for a loaf of banana bread.

If you love to cook like I do, do yourself a favor and put down the cookbook, recipes off of Food Network and turn off the TV. Let the market decide what's for dinner. Today, I noticed a stand with solely produce for Asian inspired dishes. I had never heard of half the ingredients but all you need are your senses. When you have some of the freshest stuff in town it's hard to be disappointed.

Support families, small farms, local vendors AND surprise yourself with a breakfast, lunch or dinner made entirely with the good stuff.

Be a local, buy locally