tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post6156319779427385792..comments2024-02-26T02:22:48.643-08:00Comments on A Foothill Home Companion: Be A Local HeroMollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15738318324942700985noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-54240525378841716042009-03-23T17:12:00.000-07:002009-03-23T17:12:00.000-07:00Now that the weather's getting nicer, there's no e...Now that the weather's getting nicer, there's no excuse for me not to walk 20 minutes to the downtown FM in Vallejo. Can I make a suggestion, based on my own experience? The farmers appreciate small bills, so take fives and ones intstead of a twenty.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-91821217554364665182009-03-23T02:51:00.000-07:002009-03-23T02:51:00.000-07:00I feel the same way about Farmer's Markets! I alw...I feel the same way about Farmer's Markets! I always feel so bad slinking away to "keep looking"! This year my husband and I are renting a booth at our Farmer's Market for the first time, so I get to be on the other end! I wonder if I will feel hurt every time someone just passes by without buying anything???? I guess I'll find out soon! I applaud you for making the resolution to go more often!Lynniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10621633881622541213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-79774792601285630082009-03-22T21:50:00.000-07:002009-03-22T21:50:00.000-07:00we have recently committed ourselves to haunting t...we have recently committed ourselves to haunting the local farmer's market much more often as well!<BR/><BR/>that is sooo cool that you bartered homebrewed for beef. love that. learning to homebrew is on my list. i'm currently making plum wine, but i'd really like to grow my own hops and make beer. take care!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-53606703714981879822009-03-21T20:35:00.000-07:002009-03-21T20:35:00.000-07:0020 bucks goes much further at your FM than mine! A...20 bucks goes much further at your FM than mine! And hugs?! lucky girlAmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01403808304630981842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-4234672188958797372009-03-21T14:19:00.000-07:002009-03-21T14:19:00.000-07:00Years ago I always felt so guilty for not buying a...Years ago I always felt so guilty for not buying anything but after having a few garage sales and also renting an area at an antique shop - I've met so many people. Nice people. Some of those may not have bought anything but I always made the effort to say hello, be genuine and helpful. That way when they walked away - and didn't buy anything... I knew that I made a good impression that just might bring them back the next time. And as a vendor, I realize that not everything I have to sell is exactly what they are looking for but I may have something the next time. Kind and courteous go a long ways. Like your meat man. How awesome is that?! <BR/><BR/>I'm looking forward to your weekly loot photos. They are beautiful and bountiful!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-85428078061552616492009-03-20T06:04:00.000-07:002009-03-20T06:04:00.000-07:00Hear, hear - I know exactly how you feel. It prob...Hear, hear - I know exactly how you feel. It probably feels a little bit like that on the other side of the table too. Not wanting to come across as too eager (or desperate) and also knowing how much work and effort went into their product.<BR/>But the glorious stuff you can get, not to mention a hug from your meat man. How many food consumers can say that?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-67354219907011581052009-03-18T17:29:00.000-07:002009-03-18T17:29:00.000-07:00OK, Im off to go find the pasta you recommended. ...OK, Im off to go find the pasta you recommended. We are a bit frustrated here as far as pasta goes. S will be thrilled that there is something better.vintagechicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09098496074764811691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-90686842789110228812009-03-18T15:38:00.000-07:002009-03-18T15:38:00.000-07:00I quite agree with you about the farmer's market e...I quite agree with you about the farmer's market experience. Hey, but you got a good haul for $20!Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11034180396689442335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-59468278219782665582009-03-18T11:12:00.000-07:002009-03-18T11:12:00.000-07:00this inspires me to get back to shopping our local...this inspires me to get back to shopping our local farmers market.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12593778813181275187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-25679360729128880942009-03-17T20:39:00.000-07:002009-03-17T20:39:00.000-07:00Our farmers markets are too expensive for me which...Our farmers markets are too expensive for me which is a darn shame. I would love to buy local but we are on a strict budget and I just can't splurge on fresh local veggies :(. Maybe when we have an income again.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09463592882893384383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-68422873797628077352009-03-17T14:05:00.000-07:002009-03-17T14:05:00.000-07:00Molly, when I commented yesterday I didn't realize...Molly, when I commented yesterday I didn't realize I was using my son's profile. anyways, if you want to see my chicks visit: dmoms.blogspot.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-21260449390436157462009-03-17T12:43:00.000-07:002009-03-17T12:43:00.000-07:00GORGEOUS photos. And for $20 ... wow.Great ideas -...GORGEOUS photos. And for $20 ... wow.<BR/><BR/>Great ideas -- we are thinking about a local CSA also ...MaryjoOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12861945604000052572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-71481643285390556532009-03-17T08:22:00.000-07:002009-03-17T08:22:00.000-07:00wow, it all looks amazing. I fully understand wher...wow, it all looks amazing. I fully understand where you are coming from with " the rejection " . Unfortunately we don't have a farmers market .. you are lucky to have a choice<BR/>lisa xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-30435764709551307272009-03-17T05:22:00.000-07:002009-03-17T05:22:00.000-07:00Your farmers market must be more affordable than m...Your farmers market must be more affordable than mine! That's quite a haul for $20!<BR/><BR/>Yes, it is an intimate experience, and I know how you feel with the feeling of rejecting certain vendors. But at the same time, the feeling of having a relationship with the vendors that you do decide to buy from is invaluable, to me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-82885096877412904052009-03-17T04:26:00.000-07:002009-03-17T04:26:00.000-07:00I am amazed at what you managed to purchase with o...I am amazed at what you managed to purchase with only $20! That is fantastic.sophiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07636900902408572349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-2820272366750915362009-03-16T23:47:00.000-07:002009-03-16T23:47:00.000-07:00I hear ya. It can be awkward to stand at someone'...I hear ya. It can be awkward to stand at someone's booth and not make a purchase, but no one wants their food to go to waste right? If you're not going to eat it... <BR/><BR/>On another note, samosas at the farmers market? Lucky!rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09502392554639585684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-81710765678126668992009-03-16T21:49:00.000-07:002009-03-16T21:49:00.000-07:00Did I spot fresh brussle sprouts(fave!)? Very envi...Did I spot fresh brussle sprouts(fave!)? Very envious right now, our bulbs are just starting to show here in the NW. Enjoy the local hero's green fuel. YumJohn and Beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01008538395797381001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-40568122021672175072009-03-16T19:16:00.000-07:002009-03-16T19:16:00.000-07:00Wow! Great haul for $20! I average closer to $35 p...Wow! Great haul for $20! I average closer to $35 plus meat plus $5 per kid to spend at the rock lady or on something else fun that they can't resist. <BR/><BR/>What we don't buy are the prepared foods. I try to buy from as many veggie stands as I can, but I pass the other stuff by without guild.Sarah Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04941293181037171899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-38152548052860637332009-03-16T19:09:00.000-07:002009-03-16T19:09:00.000-07:00we don't go to the farmers market because we don't...we don't go to the farmers market because we don't have one close by our home. driving 30 minutes to get to a nice one - kinda takes the "being green" out of it for me. I do use a local organic delivery company that I can choose what produce I receive. They indicate what farm/location each item comes from. it is wonderful. <BR/><BR/>guess what else? we now have six baby chicks. chick sisters unite : )beckhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11368351249063923548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-87971735326713633302009-03-16T18:29:00.000-07:002009-03-16T18:29:00.000-07:00I agree with you about markets - I LOVE them but I...I agree with you about markets - I LOVE them but I tend to look whilst standing back somewhat as if I get too close I almost feel compelled to buy. That's another reasons I very rarely taste samples - unless I know I'm going to buy, for the same reason of having to effectively say through my actions that I don't like their product.<BR/><BR/>I am also wondering if I've made a mistake having signed up for a craft stall at my daughter's school fete - I don't know if I could handle anyone criticising my dolls or worse the price of them in front of me!Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05576666721273174380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-84333810236273893342009-03-16T17:59:00.000-07:002009-03-16T17:59:00.000-07:00I get that same guilty feeling at the farmer's mar...I get that same guilty feeling at the farmer's market. That is one reason that I love the CSA! I also love Trader Joe's brown rice pasta - delish and super cheap.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-15697035220546317562009-03-16T17:04:00.000-07:002009-03-16T17:04:00.000-07:00Yes! I feel just that way at craft fairs and farme...Yes! I feel just that way at craft fairs and farmers markets and like Hannah pointed out, garage sales too. I feel like a big jerk for not buying it all!<BR/><BR/>I think we're going to try to get back on the farmers market trail too. I just feel like with times so tight, I want to hand my money to real people, you know? Not industries.... who I guess you could argue employ real people, but still. <BR/><BR/>Anyhow, good haul!, and um, nice booty ;-)Blue Yonderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06350208923959954950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-22246172687865502342009-03-16T16:42:00.000-07:002009-03-16T16:42:00.000-07:00True it is an intimate experience..You did AWESOME...True it is an intimate experience..<BR/><BR/>You did AWESOME for $20. <BR/><BR/>I like that the local grower can look you in the eye and tell you about what you are buying and how and where it was grown....I think they realize you may not buy today, but you might next time..or even next year. Don't feel bad about not buying though.<BR/>Have a great week! ~KarenMimi-n-Moe's Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03003058998571772444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-25829921245068287362009-03-16T16:23:00.000-07:002009-03-16T16:23:00.000-07:00Today was a raw day for me, and I had forgotten ho...Today was a raw day for me, and I had forgotten how much I truly enjoy it, how my body feels when given the stuff it really needs. You just inspired me to start making the farmers market a regular weekly stop for me as well. Thank you Molly!BizBuzzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01169866296589687627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-50538805394993430322009-03-16T16:00:00.000-07:002009-03-16T16:00:00.000-07:00I feel the exact same way...I cannot wait for the ...I feel the exact same way...I cannot wait for the farmers market to be full of local goodness!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10790498956206713440noreply@blogger.com