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Food and Fun in the Florida Sun

Yesterday, my mom took the boys to the beach so Brent and I slipped away for a little date to a nearby Worden Farms Market at the Fisherman’s Village in Punta Gorda.

The farmer’s market a great place to talk, get fresh air, support local businesses, and spend money we would spend anyway at the grocery, i.e, cheap entertainment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It felt wonderful to finally be getting some super fresh local food.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The selection was fantastic for one farm. We bought collards and mint to make Stuffed Collards.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We also bought green and purple cabbage so I can make my Junebug’s (grandmas) coleslaw and lacto-fermented sauerkraut.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We bought beets to lacto ferment and for grilled beet salads.

 

 

 

 

 
Before we left on our trip, I dreamed of these sorts of days. It took us almost 4 months to finally have one.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Afterwards, we had lunch together.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I ordered the Thai Chili Yellow Fin Tuna. The fish was great but the sauce was “meh”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

But being with this guy was anything but meh. This week was a special week in for us.  Thirteen years ago, I met Brent when he was standing on my front doorstep. My 21 year old self would have never guess that 13 years later we’d be traveling the country in an RV with two boys, two pugs, and a cat.

My 21 year old Lean Cusine self would have also never guessed a farmer’s market could make me so happy.

Hugs and High Fives,
Jenn

 

 

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6 Responses to “Food and Fun in the Florida Sun”

  1. On February 23, 2012 at 1:47 pm Rhiannon responded with... #

    That is a great farmers market! So glad you had a such a great time :)

    Reply
  2. On February 23, 2012 at 4:56 pm Katie responded with... #

    I yearn for the days of farmers markets. I am so jealous. Happy week-iversary of meeting your soul mate! You are both lucky and blessed!

    Reply
  3. On February 23, 2012 at 10:28 pm Deb (SmoothieGirlEatsToo) responded with... #

    Happy Anniversary! You were such babes when you met! You’ve lived so much since you got together! What a fun day for you- you both look radiant.

    Reply
  4. On February 24, 2012 at 12:37 pm Andrea@WellnessNotes responded with... #

    Happy Anniversary! Looks like a fabulous day!!!

    Reply

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  • Posted on February 23, 2012
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