Greetings!
YAY!!!! Spring has come to the
Central Coast. You can see the signs
everywhere. The days are getting
longer, the beautiful California poppies are
in full bloom and colorful
wildflowers decorate the hillsides. I have
Spring Fever and find myself kicking up
my heels and spending every spare moment
outside.
One of my favorite pastimes is to visit the
Farmer's Market. We are lucky to have
several in the area but one of the very best
is held at Monterey Peninsula College every
Thursday afternoon. I love to meander
through the different booths, tasting the
samples of the sweet, succulent fruits,
exploring the variety of veggies, and of
course, the flowers. This is the perfect
place to expose yourself to a variety of new
raw, organic, taste treats.
The vendors are wonderful and will give you
ideas on how to use their products. Not
only is there large selection of fresh,
organic fruits, vegetables and sprouts but
EVERYTHING is very reasonably priced. People
often say to me it is too expensive to eat
healthy. My response: It is even more
expensive not to. If you don't keep your
body healthy, you will most likely end up
spending much more on medical expenses in
the long run. It is these hidden treasures
on the Peninsula that will give you the
opportunity to eat healthy with minimal
cost.
You can wander through the different booths
and hand select these beautiful foods in
just the amounts you want. There is
something so joyful about taking a bite of a
big, juicy strawberry or peach and feeling
your taste buds come alive. Not only are you
nourishing your body but you are truly
nourishing your soul.
For more information on Farmer's Market in
our area, click on the link here:
It is an experience you won't want to
miss.
Veggie Blessings and Kiwi Kisses.
Chef Nancy
