Few things can get me more inspired to cook than stopping by one of our local farmer's markets. Today I pulled over at a roadside stand and picked up freshly picked broccoli, white corn, juicy cherries and tart blueberries.
While the fresh flavor of local fruits and veggies can't be beat, it's encouraging to know that these delicious fruits are also health boosters for my family. Sally Squires, health writer for the Washington Post, likens them to powerful health-boosting drugs in her column this week (thanks to our friend and fellow fruit smoothie fanatic Hampton Dellinger for sending me the link!): http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/06/20/AR2008062002600_pf.html
If you are lucky enough to have a farm stand or farmer's market in your town, take advantage of what's fresh, local and delicious this summer.
P.S. After numerous recommendations from Scramblers, I finally purchased my own copy of Barbara Kingsolver's latest book, Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, to learn more about her experience of growing all of her own foods for a year.
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