By At this morning’s market, flowers and herbs. Overcast and mid-60s. Record-breaking day – the earliest the market has ever seen tomatoes. Hoop-house or hot-house or some kind of indoor-ish tomatoes. And the European Bakeshop of Hartford brought scones and croissants, cookies, bread… One of Steve Graham’s cool shirts.
Return to the Market
Since I was up before 8 a.m. and since my foot is no longer casted, I hobbled around the Farmers Market this morning for the first time in seven or eight weeks. Might’ve bought a pumpkin ‘cept they were too heavy to heft to the car. No veggie valets today. Apples from the orchard that …
The Market
Tracy Simmons is making purchases from Jim Wallace at this morning’s Farmers Market. I bought eggs from Jim – and some barbecued ribs for supper. Next Saturday from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Jim and Marilyn Wallace will be at the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve with their farm animals. They’ll have a petting zoo for …
Morning Market
It was a chilly morning at the Farmers Market. And yet…. …some people don’t have the sense to dress accordingly. “It’s going to get up to 70 today,” said Steve Graham, chronic wearer of Hawaiian shirts, shorts and flip-flops. An aside: Those of us who are old enough, remember that these cheapo sandals were more …
Dreary Market
If it’s the Farmers Market, it’s raining. This has been the rainiest market season ever. Rainy and cold, 57 degrees again today. Rain and 57 degrees doesn’t stop Steve Graham from wearing shorts and flip flops. That’s Rand on the right. He’s a member of the Crazy Men in Shorts Club and is thinking about …
Chilly Market
I called them crazy men in shorts, but I’m terribly envious of anyone who doesn’t feel the cold. Steve Graham (on the left, don’t know the guy on the right) said he went home from work and changed into shorts. He loves this weather. This afternoon’s market is a damp 57 degrees with a breeze …
Happy Birthday, Tracy!
Say HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my friend Tracy! If you’re looking for a fine human being, this is one of them. Tracy and Rand Simmons were among the shoppers at the Farmers Market this morning. Rand struck several poses for the camera while standing in line waiting for…. … tomatoes! Tomatoes in May – where did …
Opening Day
Before the opening bell, a woman checks out baked goods. It was cold out there this morning, peoples! I was freezing my flyover fingers off, taking photos. The temp, according to the ESB bank sign, was 42. But when you throw in the wind chill factor, it was more like, oh, 23 degrees (or 37, …
Homegrown Celebration
This year marks the 25th Anniversary of the Emporia Farmers Market! And it’s going strong. ESB Financial (aka Emporia State Bank) sponsored the activities at the Farmer’s Market this morning. And they’re a mighty organized bunch there at ESB with Karen Sommers leading the way today. So, in addition to all the vegetables, baked goods …
Winter Frozen Market
Some photos from this morning’s Farmer’s Market. It’s in place until 1 p.m. today at the Lowther South Building. I like Jeanette’s strawberry preserves. I took these photos with my new iPhone and am still learning how to FOCUS it. So, blurry pictures here. Mark Sherman with his tote bags for crazy cat ladies. Linda …