WILL THE SUMMER OF 2014 BRINGS TRIPS TO FARMER'S MARKETS?

Trying to plan for late spring and summer fun takes some internet research of farmer's markets and well farms close to home. What is always appealing is the fresh produce that will be coming our way very soon. Adolph is starting to plant the vegetable garden despite the cooler temperatures. Being self reliant for food is a good thing. There are garden plots throughout the city for those that live in High Rise buildings. The Royal York in Toronto has a herb garden on the roof for their restaurants. Using available land to grow food is not a novel concept but a good one. Tomatoes for example could be grown in pots on balconies. Herbs grown in small pots on window sills and other places for fresh parsley, rosemary, mint, oregano or basil are a cook's delights. Honouring the farmers near home whether in New Brunswick, Ontario, Manitoba or British Columbia are becoming Canadian traditions. Of course maple syrup from Quebec or here in Ontario is a must for any market visit. Ontario or Alberta beef is the best. Wheat, soy and other produce from the Prairie provinces is worth the adventure to visit those locations if able. The Maritime provinces with their seafood worth a trip there or available in places like the St. Lawrence Market in Toronto and many fish markets. Trips to find the season's bounty has become a tradition with Adolph and me. Food! What markets are you hoping to visit? Do you have trips planned in Canada or other provinces or just close to home for you?