When I was staying in Blue Ridge last weekend, I went to the Farmers Market. Every Saturday morning, during the growing season, local farmers back their trucks up to the downtown park–across from the Court House and just down from the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway Depot. They pay a minimal fee to set up shop and sell directly to the public. There was quite an array of items. Of course there were all the fresh fruits and veggies (which were amazing!) but also there were yummy home baked goods, preserves, pickles, beautiful flowers and mountain crafts. Lots of folks were giving away free samples.
If you’ve never tasted the difference between a tomato bought at your local grocery store and one bought from a local farmer, you’re missing out on a big opportunity. The flavor from biting into a juicy freshly-picked piece of fruit or vegetable is totally superior. I walked away with some tasty Rattlesnake green beans, a blueberry buckle coffee cake, some fresh-off-the-stalk corn and a jar of homemade BarBQ rub. Next time you’re in the North Georgia Mountains, stop by the Blue Ridge Farmers Market any Saturday morning between 8 and noon. You won’t be sorry!
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