Cashier's Farmers Market

While we were away this past weekend for my brother-in-laws wedding we had a little time, between the rehearsal and the wedding, to do a little sight seeing around Cashiers, North Carolina (a small town in the mountains of Western North Carolina...about an hour west of Asheville).

One stop we made was to the Cashier's Farmers Market

I packed up this little cutie and we went exploring

The market is decorated with all sorts of items from old farm equipment, ceramic pigs, to gas station signs

As well as informative little signs like this

There's a happy thought!!!

There was also this crate of metal objects.  I assume they are to grind something but it wasn't terribly clear.

So needless to say there was plenty of visual intrigue.  The produce and products available did not disappoint.

Take this wall of peaches...YUM!

And then there was some jars of items that I didn't purchase, but sure was intrigued as to their taste.  I'll say nothing further but let you see for yourself.

Frog Jam? 

Actually FROG stands for Fig, Raspberry, Orange, and Ginger. 

Good to know that there weren't any frogs injured in the making of this jam.

This jar was my favorite:

I really debated whether or not to put this up but I decided what the heck.

The market really is very well stocked with anything you could possibly need and some great gift items as well.

For Caroline the lure of beautiful caramel cakes we almost more then she could handle and she had to be dragged away

If you are in Western Carolina I would recommend stopping by and checking things out.

Day 4 of Operation Declutter My House is donate these cookbooks which have been sitting on my bookshelves longer then I have been married (and I am pretty sure I haven't touched them once).

I hope you all have a happy weekend and try to stay cool.  Here in the South it has been scorching.

For a great giveaway check out Ashley's blog at The Vegetable Life!!!

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Fruits of My Labor

No I am not talking children...although there was plenty of labor involved there.

I am talking about the recent on slaught of planting that has been going on at my house.

See this year my husband and I decided we wanted to grow as much food of our own as possible.

Thus far we are PLENTIFUL in tomatoes, beans, peas, squash, and zucchini.

Our sunflowers are blooming, although I don't know how I will get them down. 

I am only 5'5" and these flowers are well over 9' tall.  See how they tower over my 6' fence.

We've also done some planting for the future in the form of fruit and nut trees.

The apple trees

One of 3 pecan trees

Those were planted earlier in the week.  Last night we planted a pear and a plum.

By the looks of them they don't appear too intimidating, but let me tell you the dirt we have here in North Caroilna (better known as CLAY) is a bear to dig in.

So armed with my trusty tools

I commenced to digging (I can't take all of the credit, it did get a bit difficult and I had to bring in the muscles...better known as my husband).

After an hour of digging, wetting the dirt, and filling the holes back in we were done...just for the night.

What does this evening hold in store:

Two more trees and eight blueberry bushes...yikes we are glutons for punishment.

Hopefully though next year we will have a bounty of fresh produce and it will be something we can enjoy for years to come.

Do you grown any of your own vegetables, fruit, or nuts?  How is that going and if you have pictures please do share!!!

For day 3 of Operation Declutter My House (that's what I am calling it now) I am giving away these reusable bags:

I know there is always a good use for a bag, but I have more then I can handle so it is time to share my wealth with others.

*Update*  If you head over to here you can register for a give away from Jen it is for the book American Vegan Kitchen.  A useful tool for any household not just vegan.

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