Last night, I finally made my way to the farmers' market in Highland Park that started up in April. I didn't get over there until a little after 7, so things were winding down, but I still found some pretty good stuff. There were 6 or 7 vendors selling produce--cherries, peaches, nectarines, green beans, corn--as well as some prepared food stands--tamales, kettle corn. There were also a few crafts booths and music playing. I picked up a few ears of corn and put them on the grill for dinner last night. Tasty.

Overall, the Highland Park Farmers' Market seems like a pretty nice, low-key, family scene. I'd definitely go back, especially since I think it's important to support positive developments in my community. The farmers' market is small now, but I'd be really excited if it gained popularity and more fruit and vegetable sellers started coming. We could do our weekly fruit and veggie shopping there from local, organic sellers. That would make me really happy.

So, if you live in the Highland Park/Mt. Washington area, you should stop by the market on Tuesdays between 3 and 8. It's at Ave 57 and Marmion way, and parking was no problem (although really I should start riding my bike there).

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