The environment at the farmers market is always very enjoyable, and it is always nice when the sun comes out and everyone is happy bustling around getting what they need. There is kids playing music and for me I just sit there and make my jewelry and watch and listen to everything around. There is such a wide arrangement of people, families, older couples, young couples, children, and college students. And each type of person brings a different element to it.
The thing I noticed most through out the day, was when I got there it was drizzling and kinda gray and everything was just going along, then the sun came out and everyones mood lightened, and it changed the atmosphere of the whole market. It is such a colorful place and I think it is such a great atmosphere because it is hard working people proud of what they have made or grown, accomplishing something. When people have worked hard and are successful it is a great feeling and the people that are buying the products are part of that. They are thankful for what these people do, and the sellers are thankful for their support.
This time I bought carrots and I made morning glory muffins, and they turned out real good.
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Morning Glory Muffins!!! Do you put flowers in the muffins? I love it. How cool you make and sell your jewelry at the Market. I used to see stuff we made at the Lynden Farmers Market. We had some old barn boards and made flower pots, benches, etc. out of them. I even sold the blackberries I'd picked. It was fun. I love your description of the market. I don't know if they put out a newsletter, but you could write for it, for sure. How about submitting to Westerns paper? And include that muffin recipe!
ReplyDeleteYou mentioned the variety of people to be seen at the market; I agree that it is a particularly positive feature of shopping in such a venue. We see and interact with members of our community who, otherwise, we may just be passing by as we zip around town in cars, busses or on our bikes. We get to see the faces of Bellingham at the farmer's market...and we get to see our growers and artisans. What a great way to create and support the local economy. It's a small scale effort at "keepin' it real"...and making an effort to keep these endeavors alive in our communities and in ourselves. I think it is an element of a healthy community; also independently owned stores (bookstores, in particular...). In a way, a community farmer's market belongs to the community itself; it is an independently owned business in and of itself.
ReplyDeleteI also love the kids playing music (and the adults). What a great place to practice performing; and what a non-threatening atmosphere (I would imagine...I'm sure there must be a little performance anxiety at first). The music certainly adds zest and, as you said, color to the experience.
yes I do put flour in them. I do flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla, carrots, apple, coconut, raisins, walnuts, and pineapple. I'm glad you love them too. I didn't realize it till recently but many people haven't even heard of them before.
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