It’s not that the iFarmer has to drag me to church on Sundays, but today I can say I was pretty eager to go. Sadly it wasn’t because of Pastor Kersten’s timely “low Sunday” sermon about Doubting Thomas. No, today Grace hosted a Winter Farmers Market!
I tried my best to pay attention and be engaged during the service, but after 80 minutes, I couldn’t get to the market fast enough. I was impressed with how many vendors they squeezed into the Great Hall…organic meats, an aquatic fish farmer, homemade soaps and beauty supplies, some root veggies and loads of jams, wines, some Wisconsin cheeses and homespun yarns. The organizers hosted a brunch too, made with ingredients from the participating vendors.
We didn’t eat there, but I still spent way too much money. Thankfully, I limited myself to the cash I withdrew the day before.
I’ll be blogging updates about the items I purchased as we give them a try. I’m particularly excited about cilantro vinegar from Herbally Yours, which is based in Willow Springs.
More on Farmgirl Kathy and Jim and their 30-year-old hobby at this Slow Food USA post. I love how their daughter Brenda’s idea to seal the vinegar bottles with recycled school crayons.
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