And just like that, with the ringing of the opening bell, things are a little more right with the world again. Here in Lawrence Kansas anyway... because farmers market season is here
Everyone was prepared for "weather", and yes there were a few sprinkles when I was there, but really it was a perfect start.
There were all manner of treats to be had. People were smiling and friendly. Everyone was happy to have their picture taken.
When I went to get my honey from Anthony and asked if I could take his picture, he said "knock yourself out", in a very low key sort of way. My favorite response of the day.
These two were totally rocking the rain/pandemic look. Gosh I want to be 20 again and re-experience the world with green hair. For just a month. Or two.
Instead, I bought some Tulips from the Cook's Country fellow and some baklava from my favorite grandfather/grandson duo.
I have missed my people, even though they don't really know I think of them that way, or maybe they do.
I brought home kale, spinach, baklava, tulips, and honey. Perfect.
Hopefully your season starts soon. Until then, I bring you greetings from all the vendors right here in Lawrence.
So envious, as we head into chilly Autumn Down Under. Keep those beautiful tulip and fresh veggies posts coming...they keep me going until we can head for California again, hopefully by July/August, if Australia opens its borders to international travel by then. I'd love some real, hot, dry summer about now!
Posted by: Dianne King | 04/11/2021 at 12:52 AM
Such a fine bunch, your people, there. Somehow the masked faces are deeply expressive of the warmth you clearly encourage, to share far + wide. (I'm waving from England.)
Baklava + Tulips are two of my Favourite Things. Together = a Heavenly combo.
Thank you.
x x x
Posted by: Jaihn | 04/11/2021 at 03:25 AM
Ah! Now it feels like spring is really here!
Posted by: Chris Oliveira | 04/11/2021 at 08:36 AM
Hooray for farmers' markets!
We went yesterday. Our purchases overlapped yours only on the honey dimension. Unless we are allowed to count the kale in the kale/quinoa tabouleh we bought at the food coop less than one block from the farmers' market?
:-)
Posted by: Vicki in Michigan | 04/11/2021 at 09:56 AM
Hallelujah again! Just wonderful!
Posted by: jacki long | 04/12/2021 at 06:47 PM
These photos make me want to hop in my car (I live in Illinois) and head to Lawrence just to experience your Farmers Market! Maybe someday!
Posted by: Susie Capella | 04/20/2021 at 09:45 AM
Susie: Lawrence is a fun town to visit, or just continue to dream about visiting.
Posted by: carol | 04/21/2021 at 06:28 PM