Homegrown in Alabama II - Homemade Goodness

You can't pass up the homemade jelly and pickled peppers!

And my favorite...pickled okra!

 

Buy Fresh, Buy Local

Here in Alabama, we LOVE our local farmers and love buying their homegrown produce at the Pepper Place Market!

Music To My Ears

It's no secret that I love getting down to the Pepper Place Market on Saturday mornings. I love the bustle of the crowds, seeing farmers, bakers, artists and artisans who I know from year to year, getting bags full of fresh Alabama veggies, and hearing the music of the local musicians. I caught this guy as I was heading to my car. I apologize for not getting the name of his group. 

Walk Softly...

and carry a big baguette! Luckily there are some great baguettes to be found at the Pepper Place Market on Saturday mornings.

'Maters in the Rain

Tomatoes after a summer shower.

Pepper Place Market

Flower Girl

So how could I possibly pass this up?  And you wonder why I visit the Pepper Place Market so often!

Birmingham Rouge - Veggie Wagon

Shoppers at the Pepper Place Market get very creative with ways to haul their goods home from the market each Saturday.  This was a favorite of mine, of course.

Ya'll Come!

To the spring opening of the East Lake Farmer's Market today.  They're featuring a Strawberry Festival (with FREE strawberry shortcake) , great fresh produce and art items.  Located in the parking lot of the East Lake Methodist Church on 2nd Avenue and 78th Street South.  I'm hoping this nice guy will be back with his homemade pies, cakes and fine cheese straws.