Local, Fresh
FARMER’S MARKETS
There’s no better cure for a long winter than a trip to your local farmers market. In addition to offering fresh air and delectible food, it’s an opportunity to support regional farmers, ranchers, and artisans; many who have felt the impact of COVID-19.
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here’s always a tinge of excitement
meat, eggs, and dairy products. What a delicious
upon arriving at a farmer’s market.
idea. Check out www.nevadagrown.com for full
What will Mother Nature be
details. What should you bring to a farmer’s
showcasing today? Maybe I’ll meet an artisan
market? As a seasoned foodie, I recommend
who’s talents must be shared as gifts for loved
wearing a hat, a slather of sunscreen, having your
ones. Or, fall in love with a new cuisine served
favorite basket or re-usable bags in tow, and a
up by one of the many organic food trucks. Plus,
robust appetite. Comfortable shoes and clothing
there’s always, I repeat, always room for a warm
are in order as you may return home with the
pastry and coffee that will jolt you out of your
random juice stain from all the tasty sampling.
winter slumber. All this while tapping your feet to music or chatting with friends and family. It’s a great recipe for optimum health, community spirit, and planting the seeds of food awareness for the next generation. Did you know northern Nevada
BRING YOUR CURIOSITY AND TRY A NEW VEGGIE TO TAKE HOME TO STIR INTO A NEW DISH.
Gives new meaning to the term, “bursting with flavor.” Bring your curiosity and try a new veggie to take home to stir into a new dish. And, while credit cards are accepted at many locations, cash is always appreciated. So, whether you’re visiting this majestic region or call it home; go,
has a growing Community Supported Agriculture
venture out to your treasured farmers market, or
(CSA) effort? Also known as Farm Boxes,
discover a new one. Warning; like deeply-rooted
members purchase a “share” of the harvest and in
friendships, they quickly become nourishment for
return, receive a weekly basket of seasonal, local
your body and soul.
food. Often, these can be customized to include 6 | FLOURISH RENO–TAHOE
