summer '08: local destinations project

Today we made it to three local destinations . Initially I had been planning to try out a less familiar farmer's market this morning, but my neighbor was interested in visiting our regular market. So off we went for a hot but scrumptious morning. The Prof sent me with a list and, save for green onions, I was able to procure it all: tomatoes, garlic, cucumbers, and red bell pepper. Any guesses? Yup, he is planning a gazpacho. I also snagged a couple of breads and a tantalizing melon...the incredible heat this summer has turned the local melons into something just short of a heaven.

After we parted ways with Neighbor and her children, it was off to a new fabric store I had recently discovered online. After many late nights pouring over the delicious fabrics designed by the likes of Amy Butler, Joel Dewberry and other great fabric artists, I finally found a local store that sells some of these fiber designs. They did not disappoint. At last, I got to see the colors in real life, feel the fabrics, and check the drape. Ahh! I managed to escape with just one new pattern and two fabrics, but we'll be back.

Lastly, it was off to a unique, old-fashioned candy store. The children each had five dollars from Grandmama and Papa burning holes in their pockets. And now they have sugar eating holes in their teeth. It was a fun time for all, though. If only Baby O would tolerate dairy, I can assure you I would have had the soda jerk make me on of those "four scoops of ice cream" hand made milk shakes. Someday.

Hurray for Local Pleasures!!