The farmers market is a feast for the senses for Girls on Wheels. (Photo by Vicki Baker)
Vicki Baker
‘Tis the season for summer’s produce-packed bounty. Where better for Girls on Wheels (Nancy Burns, Susan Hebert, and Vicki Baker) to get our fill of freshness than the farmers market? Nestled among the skyscrapers in the heart of Downtown is the Dallas Farmers Market, where we found local vendors who grow, raise, and produce delicious foods that can be purchased for great prices.
The Shed, the main component of the Dallas Farmers Market, is an outdoor, open-air pavilion filled with farmers, ranchers, and merchants. We shopped for seasonal fruits and vegetables, pasture-raised meats, farm fresh eggs, locally sourced honey, and freshly baked breads. All products are grown or raised within 400 miles of Dallas, ensuring that the selection is always fresh, seasonal, and supports local agriculture.
Oh, and we couldn’t ignore the free samples. We found things not typically seen in the neighborhood supermarkets. So, what better way to make friends with the farmers and learn about new ingredients and seasonal produce than by trying some for ourselves?
Nowadays it can be tough to trust our food is safe. With so many recalls and problems with processed food, and even fresh food that is commercially produced, there are scary things lurking in just about everything we eat and drink. That’s not the case when we shop locally and know where our food and produce are coming from! The fruits and vegetables found at the farmers market are the freshest we can buy. Since there is no middleman between the farm and the store, we are assured all the produce we purchased is as real (and fresh) as it can get.
All across the North Texas metroplex, farmers markets continue their commitment to health and nutrition. So, if you’re looking for “food less traveled,” check out a local farmers market. And, by the way, there just happens to be one right here at Robson Ranch held each Friday morning in the clubhouse parking lot. Plan a visit and get to know the people who grow your food.