tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578069567609242972.post41542340626878179..comments2023-09-21T21:00:57.948+10:00Comments on Africanaussie: Farmers markets and buying localafricanaussiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16660727599623626163noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578069567609242972.post-25437560823923975542014-05-04T22:07:40.583+10:002014-05-04T22:07:40.583+10:00It is always best to buy local, and I try to spend...It is always best to buy local, and I try to spend my cash with home growers and farmer's markets. I buy veggies from the supermarket only when it can't be helped.<br />There are many vendors along the routes and at outdoor markets selling their produce so it's no problem to find them, and it's fun haggling with them too!!VirginiaChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17282569773671179047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578069567609242972.post-90123570074825200612014-05-02T10:04:41.014+10:002014-05-02T10:04:41.014+10:00i did... until it closed. apparently not enough lo...i did... until it closed. apparently not enough local support - really sad. i enjoyed the interaction with the growers but most of all i valued giving my money directly to those growers, putting it in their hands. i try to support independent fruit and veg shops here but sometimes it is just more convenient to go to the supermarket that is on my way home than make a special trip out of my way to the F&V shop. i feel guilty for it! shoudl veg shop make me feel guilty??e / dig in hobarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03448702578845994922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578069567609242972.post-80217136132567649592014-04-29T12:38:18.099+10:002014-04-29T12:38:18.099+10:00It took me a while to get going with the farmers ...It took me a while to get going with the farmers market, but now I am really keen. I noticed a huge difference in how much longer everything lasts. That will be nice to have one you can walk to, you will have to look out for a nice basket to carry :)africanaussiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16660727599623626163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578069567609242972.post-25569191984910063732014-04-29T12:27:26.070+10:002014-04-29T12:27:26.070+10:00We occasionally get to the markets but not often e...We occasionally get to the markets but not often enough. One of the many things I'm looking forward to when we move is a Farmers Market every Saturday within walking distance. Hope it's a good one.Roslynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04940119240313980400noreply@blogger.com