Sunday, August 30, 2015

August 29, 2015. Busy farmers' market day.

LOCATION:  Organic farm near Ukiah, California, in NW part of state
WEATHER:  Really nice.  Much cooler. Highs about 80

It rained during the night!  What a strange experience in drought-ridden California!  It was a light rain, but gave everything a nice wash.  The air just seems clearer now.  We got 1/10th of an inch, pretty impressive for the summer here. 

We got up at 5:30 to prepare for the market.  It takes a while to wash and spin-dry so much salad mix.  George cut some last-minute herbs and chard.  We loaded up the truck.  It was a tight fit with all the produce, tables, umbrella, baskets, signs, etc, but we all 4 squeezed in.

We set up at the market.  It continued to sprinkle on and off for a few hours, but thankfully did not deter the customers.








We did pretty well, selling out of our most popular items, salad mix and kale chips.  Our figs all sold, too.  We did so-so on the tomatoes, as everyone is selling them.  Minnie and Daniel helped us sell.  Daniel is a great salesman!  

After the market closed, we tore down, and recuperated at a cute bistro downtown.  They have a great beer selection and wood-fired pizzas.  Really nice!

We rested in the afternoon, and picked some veg for the Sunday market.  George found some beautiful heirloom tomatoes.  

DINNER:  Asian stir-fried chicken and rice with vegetables, ginger, sesame oil, soy sauce, and sesame seeds.  Tasty!  

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