Last weekend I decided I’d step outside my little box of bounty and check out a market I don’t usually go to, the Greenwich Farmer’s Market.  I didn’t really think they would be offering anything terribly different from the other markets, but sometimes it’s just fun to explore.  So, son in tow, we hit the road. 

The Greenwich market had the usual seasonal produce, squash of all shapes and sizes, carrots, greens, garlic, potatoes, tomatoes, meats, cheeses, flowers, apples, maple syrup, and honey.  Note to self for next time:  don’t wait until the last minute to show up as the pickin’s will be slim.  We grabbed some mini acorn squash and kale.  We saw some monster carrots, some with “legs” reminiscent of the mutants my grandparents used to pull out of their gardens.  Koty tried some carrot that was out for sampling and loved it.  He said, and I quote, “These are great!  I’d do anything for more of those carrots!”  Carrots you want?  Carrots you shall get.   

After making our produce purchases we wandered around and started sampling.  First some maple syrup and maple butter (yumminess!), then some goat cheese, and finally some honey.  I was glad to see the Andrew’s Local Honey stand since I wanted to get some honeycomb for a cheese plate I am making for thanksgiving.  Honeycomb is just a mass of beeswax cells filled with ooey, gooey honey, and is completely edible.  It makes a stunning addition to your standard cheese plate. 

It’s ironic really, that after leaving the market with a small bounty of fresh foods, my son and I went to the dinner to grab a burger.  Oh well… it’s all about balance, right?!